Most of the time, dogs will require medication, such as lidocaine and sotalol. Another technique is the vagal maneuver, which involves ocular or carotid sinus pressure to stimulate the vagal nerve, which slows heart rate.
Why is my dog's resting heart rate so fast?
A fast pulse rate might be something as simple as anxiety, but it can also indicate many other conditions, including blood loss, dehydration, fever and heatstroke. A slow pulse rate may be a sign of shock or heart disease.
How fast is too fast for a dog's heart rate?
Sinus tachycardia (ST) is clinically described as a sinus rhythm (heartbeat) with impulses that arise at a faster-than-normal rate: greater than 160 beats per minute (bpm) in standard sized dogs, 140 bpm in giant breeds, 180 bpm in toy breeds, and 220 bpm in puppies.
What is a bad heart rate for a dog?
As a guideline, a 'normal, healthy' large dog should have a resting heart rate of around 60-100 beats per minute while smaller dogs usually have a resting heart rate of 100-140 beats per minute. Puppies up to 12 months old may have a heart rate anywhere up to 180 beats per minute.
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