{"id":4058,"date":"2022-12-09T14:00:24","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T08:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/?p=4058"},"modified":"2022-12-09T14:59:31","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T09:29:31","slug":"high-blood-pressure-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/high-blood-pressure-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"High Blood Pressure in Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As we know, high blood pressure (hypertension) is a very common medical condition in humans these days. But did you know that our canine friends can experience the same? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/pet-foods\/t200.aspx?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bloodpressuredogs\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"335\" src=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/VS-Blog-High-Blood-Pressure.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4059\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/VS-Blog-High-Blood-Pressure.jpg 700w, http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/VS-Blog-High-Blood-Pressure-300x144.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>High\nblood pressure is a serious condition for dogs and if untreated, may lead to\norgan damage. Here\u2019s what dog parents should know about managing high blood\npressure in dogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meaning of Blood Pressure in Dogs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bpChanges-695935540-770x553-650x428-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4061\" width=\"387\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bpChanges-695935540-770x553-650x428-1.jpg 650w, http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bpChanges-695935540-770x553-650x428-1-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood\npressure means the force with which the blood flows through the vascular system\nto carry oxygen and nutrients for every cell in the body. Sometimes, factors\nlike hormonal imbalance, physical fitness, genetics, diet, etc. alter the\nnormal pressure and result in high blood pressure or low blood pressure. Just\nlike humans, dogs are also at a greater risk of high blood pressure, which can\nlead to serious health problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Normal Blood Pressure Range for Dogs <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood pressure has two components: systolic and diastolic. Systolic blood pressure is the maximum pressure during a heartbeat, whereas, the latter means the minimum pressure during a heartbeat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blood-pressure-dogs.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4066\" width=\"240\" height=\"128\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The normal range for a dog\u2019s blood pressure is a systolic reading between <strong>90 -140 mmHg<\/strong> and a diastolic reading between <strong>50-80 mmHg<\/strong>.&nbsp;Any reading above <strong>150mmHg<\/strong> is considered high blood pressure or hypertension and it must be addressed immediately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Symptoms of High Blood Pressure in Dogs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\ncan be a little tricky to detect high blood pressure in dogs, as it may\nmanifest in a wide range of symptoms. Always be watchful of the following signs\nof hypertension in dogs and consult your veterinarian immediately if you find\nany. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Dilated pupils<\/li><li>Acute\nblindness<\/li><li>Abnormal\nmovements of the eyes<\/li><li>Bleeding in\nthe eyes<\/li><li>Heart murmurs<\/li><li>Blood in urine<\/li><li>Nose bleeds<\/li><li>Frequent head\ntilts<\/li><li>Seizures<\/li><li>Disorientation<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>Abnormal movements\nwhile walking<\/li><li>Weakness<\/li><li>Enlarged\nthyroid gland<\/li><li>Paralysis<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types &amp; Causes of High Blood Pressure in Dogs <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two types of hypertension in dogs: <strong>primary and secondary.<\/strong> Primary hypertension in dogs is one with no known cause or one that is hereditary. On the other hand, secondary hypertension occurs due to an underlying condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\nare some of the causes of hypertension:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Heredity<\/li><li>Kidney disease<\/li><li>Heart disease<\/li><li>Diabetes<\/li><li>Obesity<\/li><li>Hormonal\nissues<\/li><li>Hyperthyroidism<\/li><li>Cushing\u2019s\ndisease<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Treatment of High Blood pressure in Dogs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"340\" height=\"219\" src=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/325282-340x219-vet-examing-dog-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4064\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/325282-340x219-vet-examing-dog-1.jpg 340w, http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/325282-340x219-vet-examing-dog-1-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment\nof hypertension is based on its underlying cause. A vet will measure your dog\u2019s\nblood pressure using a Doppler probe. Once the high blood pressure is detected,\nyour veterinarian may suggest tests like blood work, urine analysis, cardiac\ntest, etc. determine its cause and suggest a relevant treatment which includes\nmedications like diuretics, angiotensin-converting inhibitors, calcium channel\nblockers, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Managing High Blood Pressure in Dogs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, high blood pressure can be managed by making small lifestyle changes. Here, the goal is to treat or control the underlying condition. Generally, for dogs with high blood pressure due to heart conditions, a low-sodium diet is recommended. If your dog is obese, the veterinarian may suggest a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/pet-foods\/dog-food\/weight-control\/t200\/c119\/f84.aspx?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bloodpressuredogs\">weight-loss diet<\/a> to shed those extra kilos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For other health conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, and hormonal issues, relevant treatments are recommended to treat triggering hypertension. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-very-dark-gray-color has-background has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/pet-foods\/dog-food\/weight-control\/t200\/c119\/f84.aspx?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bloodpressuredogs\"><strong>Buy Best Weight Control Food for Dogs<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we know, high blood pressure (hypertension) is a very common medical condition in humans these days. But did you know that our canine friends can experience the same? High blood pressure is a serious condition for dogs and if untreated, may lead to organ damage. 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