Canine Blood Gas Analysis - A Review

Manju K Mathew

Abstract: Canine blood gas analysis deals with the analysis and interpretation of dissolved gaseous status and acid base level of blood. It helps with the determination of oxygen and carbon dioxide; the two important gases which deals with human and animal life. Blood gas analysis in canines has not become as popular as in medical field. A thorough knowledge in this field will help as explore a lot and opens a new level in monitoring veterinary anesthesia; proper diagnosis of various disease conditions and selection of a precise and meticulous treatment protocol.

Keywords: acidosis, alkalosis, arterial blood, blood gas, venous blood

Edition: Volume 3 Issue 6, June 2014,

Pages: 2357 - 2358