High Blood Pressure & Bladder Stones?

LaddieKatieMom

LaddieKatieMom

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Laddie was at the vet, who thinks he might have high blood pressure. First reading was 240, second 190. Also, they think he has some small bladder stones or gravel and we will do an ultrasound to verify. His behavior is perfectly normal in every respect - eating well, playful, Casanova Sheltie Stud Muffin, stomach good, etc. Has anyone had problems with high blood pressure in shelties??
 
No help here. I never thought about any dog having high blood pressure until you posted about your little pal.

Hopefully all turns out well with that ultra-sound. Prayers coming.
 
High blood pressure is usually linked with kidney disease in dogs most commonly. I've never seen it high blood pressure outside of kidney problems. I'm not sure of the normal range off the top of my head, my clinic didn't have a blood pressure machine. We need to refer them.
 
Laddie Doing Fine

Dear Fellow Sheltie-ites:
Thanks for your responses. Last vet visit Laddie's BP was 180 - high range for normal. No mention of kidney stones/gravel. The vet has put him on a trial of an ACE blocker (blood pressure med) and Alpha-3 omega fatty acids, one per day, for a month and see how he is doing. He was shedding some protein in his urine so maybe some kidney issues - but he is totally normal (no symptoms) and happy, playful, etc. Hopefully this will take care of any problems.
 
Our Louie also has high blood pressure, he has been on medication for it for over a year and it seems to be in control now. He currently has been on three different antibiotics for urinary infectiions and we are trying to get a sonagram scheduled for him to see what is going on.
 
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