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If carrier has a removable top, allow the cat to stay in the bottom of the carrier if preferred (some cats prefer to be partially or fully covered with a blanket).
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Allow the cat to rest on its own bedding or a warm towel in a comfortable position.Having the owner present may be helpful.Allow the cat to adjust to the room and explore if desired (ideally 5-10 minutes).Conduct in a calm, quiet room away from other animals.Cat Friendly Veterinary Professionals (CFVPs) are ideally suited for this role. Assign and train specific technicians to measure BP. Try to obtain BP at the beginning of the examination before handling or any diagnostic tests. Check BP equipment calibration weekly if possible, semiannually at a minimum.Shown to produce accurate results compared with direct BP in conscious cats.Often underestimates BP at higher values.Less accurate than Doppler in conscious cats.Requires fixation of the Doppler over the artery with hook and loop self-fasteners.Requires alcohol or shaved area over artery of interest.Good correlation and accuracy compared with direct.*This table was created based on the ISFM Hypertension Guidelines. Sustained high blood pressures put cats at risk for TOD. Routine blood pressure measurement may also help the cat get used to the procedure and reduce false elevations from situational hypertension. This is especially important in cats 10 years of age and older, and cats at risk for secondary hypertension. Routinely checking blood pressure at all ages establishes baseline measurements for the individual cat that can be used to track trends and aid in early detection of hypertension.