how do you take a cat's blood pressure???

Answer 1

There are several different techniques for indirect measurement of blood pressure. The two most common techniques are the Doppler technique and the oscillometric technique. The Doppler technique involves placing a small ultrasound probe over one of the large arteries in the limbs or the tail. An amplifier connected to the probe produces audible sounds for every pulse beat. A blood pressure cuff is placed proximal to the probe, and is inflated until the vessel is occluded and the pulse sounds can no longer be heard. The cuff is then slowly deflated. The pressure at which the pulse sounds consistently return is the systolic arterial blood pressure. In cats, Doppler readings have been found to underestimate the true systolic arterial blood pressure by about 17 mm Hg, and this should be taken into account when measurements are performed.

The oscillometric technique utilizes a blood pressure cuff to detect pressure oscillations as the diameter of the artery changes. Oscillations occur when the artery pulsates. Systolic arterial blood pressure is determined when the amplitude of the oscillations suddenly increase. With the technology now available, precise identification of the change in amplitude can be measured. A report in the September 1st, 2002 issue of the Journal of the AVMA concluded that the oscillometric method of blood pressure measurement is easily accomplished and is fairly accurate, although it slightly underestimates blood pressure, especially as blood pressure increases.

The following are approximate systolic and diastolic normals:

Dogs: Systolic/Diastolic = 147/83 mm Hg
Cats: .Systolic/Diastolic = 160/100 mm Hg

Answer 2

3 years ago, I was diagnosed - hypertension with a reading of 160/100. I used to feel dizzy a lot, my legs had awful cramps, and levels were very low in my potassium, causing my fingers and toes to always cramp together. One day I started to feel really faint while I was driving with my daughter in the back seat and I passed out, hitting 3 cars and ending up in a ditch. That moment,I knew I had to do something because my meds weren't working. I heard about this diet from a friend and thought I'd give it a shot. The results have been remarkable. In just 21 days, I honestly can't remember feeling this good, my blood pressure went from 175/110 to 125/70.

Answer 3

It is not easy to take a cat's blood pressure. Mostly because it has to be done by a veterinarian and most cats are stressed by being in the veterinary situtation., thus raising the pressure and giving an inaccurate reading. Sedation would make the blood pressure abnormally low and also not be worth doing.

My cat has had a blood pressure check. With older cats there is a concern that high blood pressure can cause retinas to detach resulting in blindness. My cat was fine and vets do give medication for cats who have a high bp.

Answer 4

Don't you think that if you need to be taking a cat's blood pressure maybe you should go to the vet? Do you even know how to take a human's blood pressure, can't be much different. Systolic and diastolic blah blah blah.

Answer 5

I have seen (though I can't remember where) there are animal blood pressure cuffs out there. I wouldn't recomend it unless a vet shows you how. I wouldn't worry too much about the blood pressure of your cat unless your vet has given you a reason to worry about it.

Answer 6

Cats are evil and will suck the life force out of you thus lowering blood pressure. Just kidding I love cats. (but they can be evil) Mine used to run around the house and pull herself under the bedroom door while i was sleeping, run across my head, and pull itself back under the door. This would happen about every 20 minutes for 2-3 hours.

Answer 7

With great care and wearing protective clothing!

Basically you take it to a vet.

http://www.lbah.com/feline/hypertension.htm

Answer 8

Take it to the vet?

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Answer 10

take it to a vet