Is 170 blood pressure too high for my 8-year-old Great Dane?

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My 8 year old male Great Dane who is highly active for his age, on a raw diet, and has normal numbers on all his blood work is showing blood pressure is high at 170. Some vets say 170-18 is normal others say it has to be 160 or under. So is 170 blood pressure to high for a 160lb male 8 year old Great Dane? Pet's info: Dog | Great Dane | Male | neutered | 8 years and 5 months old | 160 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Good question! I think it is hard for us to accurately measure blood pressure when the dogs are in the office because they are so nervous. Nervous from the car ride, waiting in waiting room with other animals, etc. If getting an accurate blood pressure on Maurice is important the see if you can leave him at the Vet for the day. then they can check his blood pressure multiple times over the course of the day. Hopefully they will get one where they think he is calm. I agree I like the blood pressure to be under 160, but I wouldn't base it on my decision on just one reading. Hope this helps!

Is 170 blood pressure too high for my 8-year-old Great Dane?

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