OBJECTIVE To evaluate the influence of owner presence on behavioral and physiologic
indicators of fear in dogs during routine physical examinations. ANIMALS 32 client-owned …

Background Correct interpretation of blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) recordings is
important in a clinical environment, but little is known about effects of stress on BP and HR …

Although heart rate (HR) is one of the most important clinical parameters determined via
physical examinations, little information is available on the normal HR in dogs, which may …

Animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) are increasingly popular throughout the world, with a
growing trend. Despite all their potential benefits, there are certain risks to both humans and …

Background Despite centuries of research, debate remains on the scaling of metabolic rate
to mass especially for intraspecific cases. The high variation of body mass within brown …

Cardiovascular disease is the second highest cause of death in the UK. This chapter
outlines the function of the heart and circulation before describing coronary heart disease …

Regular veterinary care is integral to companion dog health and welfare, but fearful patients
can inhibit provision of care and pose a risk of injury to veterinary staff. This study aimed to …

Objectives To evaluate relationships between heart rate and clinical variables in healthy
dogs and dogs examined at a referral hospital. Methods Clinical data were extracted from …

The sleeping activity of family dogs has been studied increasingly in the past years.
Recently, a validated, non-invasive polysomnographic method has been developed for …

Determining ideal pacing rates to meet physiological needs and optimizing programming to
prevent unnecessary right ventricular pacing in dogs requires an understanding of heart rate …