Scientific Data on Cats and Dogs
Several investigators have reported comparable reference values.
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Cat |
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118/84 |
Kobayashi, 1990 |
Doppler: Parks |
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125 ±1 1/89 ± 9 |
Brown et al., 1997 |
Oscillometry: Dinamap |
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123 ± 14/88 + 15 |
Curtet, 2001 |
Oscillometry; MEMOPRINT |
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125 ± 12/86 ± 15 |
Weber et al., 2002 |
Oscillometry : MEMOPRINT |
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Table 1-2. Canine reference values |
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Breed |
Systolic Pressure (mmHg) |
Diastolic Pressure (mmHg) |
Pulse Rate |
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Labrador Retriever |
118±17 |
66 ± 13 |
99 ± 19 |
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Golden Retriever |
122 ±14 |
70 ±11 |
95 ± 15 |
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Great Pyrenees |
120 ± 16 |
66 ± 6 |
95 ± 15 |
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Yorkshire Terrier |
121 ± 12 |
69 ± 13 |
120 ± 14 |
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West Highland |
126 ± 6 |
83 ± 7 |
112 ± 13 |
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Border Collie |
131 ± 14 |
75 ± 12 |
101 ± 21 |
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King Charles Spaniel |
131 ± 16 |
72 ±14 |
124 ± 24 |
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German Shepherd |
132 ± 13 |
75 ±10 |
108 ± 23 |
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Terrier |
136 ± 16 |
76 ±12 |
104 ± 16 |
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Bullterrier |
134 ± 12 |
77 ±17 |
122 ± 6 |
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Chihuahua |
134 ± 9 |
84 ± 12 |
109 ± 12 |
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Miniature Breeds |
136 ± 13 |
74 ± 17 |
117 ± 13 |
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Pomeranian |
136 ± 12 |
76 ± 13 |
131 ± 14 |
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Beagle |
140 ± 15 |
79 ± 13 |
104 ± 16 |
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Dachshound |
142 ± 10 |
85 ± 15 |
98 ± 17 |
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Saluki |
143 + 16 |
88 ± 10 |
98 ± 22 |
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Greyhound |
149 ±20 |
87 ± 16 |
114 ± 28 |
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Pointer |
145 ± 17 |
83 ± 15 |
102 ± 14 |
In order to minimise measurement errors due to stress-related blood pressure variations, clinical assessment should be based on the averages of 3 to 5 serial blood pressure readings.
(Source: "Essential facts of blood pressure in dogs and cats" by Dr. Beate Egner, 2003, ISBN 3-00-011096-8)
