As the 2023 Global Pet Health Report shows, more than 30% of elderly dogs and cats have abnormal blood pressure. As a responsible pet owner, mastering early warning signs and learning to use a professional veterinary blood pressure monitor for monitoring have become essential skills for modern pet owners.
1, 6 warning signs that should not be ignored
1-1 Abnormal drinking and urination: Daily water intake suddenly increases by more than 20%
1-2 Abnormal blood vessels in the eyes: Fundus examination found twisted retinal blood vessels
1-3 Decreased exercise endurance: Walking time is shortened to 1/3 of the original
1-4 Disorientation: Frequently hitting the wall or getting lost in familiar surroundings
1-5 Nasal capillary dilation: Visible hyperplasia of nasal mucosal blood vessels
1-6 Morning vomiting: Regular retching without dietary abnormalities
The International Veterinary Association recommends: When there are more than 2 symptoms, Pet Hospital Blood Pressure Testing should be conducted immediately. Animal Blood Pressure Measurement Device equipped with professional institutions
2, The implementation of monitoring 3-step standardized operations
According to the latest Animal BP Measurement Guidelines, the correct procedure should include:
Step 1: Prepare the environment
- Choose a quiet room temperature (22-25℃) environment
- Calm your pet 15 minutes early
Step 2: Device selection
- Use a blood pressure monitor with Animal-Specific BP Cuffs
- Cuff width should be 40% of the circumference of the limb (dog forelimb/cat tail root)
Step 3: Measuring skills
- Keep the measurement site at heart level
- Take average values for three consecutive measurements
- Record systolic blood pressure/diastolic blood pressure/heart rate
Experimental data show that standardized operation can reduce the measurement error by 57% (quoted in Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Equipment)
3, The new trend of the industry to enable accurate monitoring
Current Veterinary Device Market Trends show that:
- Smart connectivity: 83% of new blood pressure monitors support APP data synchronization
- Multi-species adaptation: Adjustable cuff compatible with 3kg Chihuahuas to 80kg St. Bernards
- Dynamic monitoring: 24-hour continuous monitoring technology error rate < 2mmHg
Conclusion:
Using pet sphygmomanometer to measure blood pressure regularly, combined with scientific diet, moderate exercise and regular check-ups, can effectively prevent and control pet hypertension, so that your pet health and longevity!
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