What happens if a dog has high blood pressure?
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High blood pressure in dogs shows as lethargy, poor appetite, bloodshot eyes, and weakness; severe cases bring neurological signs like seizures and ataxia, even heart failure.
Normal carotid pressure is about 108–189/75–122 mmHg. A very high reading may just mean the dog is stressed at the moment.
Long-term hypertension can come from obesity, hyperthyroidism, or kidney failure, raising risks of heart disease, glaucoma, brain hemorrhage, vasculitis, and clots.