Why is my cat's heart rate high when her blood pressure is low?

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Hi! If a cats blood pressure falls too low can it cause an increased heart rate? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 19 years and 9 months old | 9.5 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Yes, it is possible as the heart tries to compensate for the low BP. You can also have this situation with a condition called hypovolemia, where there is excessive loss of blood due to disease or trauma. Some drugs can do this too. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why is my cat's heart rate high when her blood pressure is low?

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