Why the study?
Does a simulated veterinary office visit induce a white-coat effect (increased BP and HR) in cats compared to their undisturbed baseline?
Population
13 conscious cats in a research colony, including healthy cats and cats with renal insufficiency
Comparison
Simulated visits to a veterinarian's office vs Undisturbed in their cages
Design
Preclinical
Authors
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Office BP readings may overestimate true values in cats; hypothesis-generating for standardized measurement protocols.
Does a simulated veterinary office visit induce a white-coat effect (increased BP and HR) in cats compared to their undisturbed baseline?
Cats experience a significant white-coat effect during veterinary visits, highlighting the need for a quiet environment, acclimation time, and multiple serial measurements for accurate blood pressure assessment.
Belew et al. (1999) studied this question.
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