The animal health industry is finding value when owners become active participants in their pets’ care. The human–animal bond and client–veterinarian relationship is strengthened and pet patients are observed in a normal home environment.
Brian A. Scansen, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology), shares pet owners can be trained to measure, record and track their pet’s resting respiratory rate and sleeping respiratory rate at home. The veterinary team can use this data to assess cardiopulmonary status.
The most accurate rates are obtained in the patient’s home environment.
Source: Clinician’s Brief, December 2017. Link.
INSIGHTS: Scansen references smartphone apps and biometric monitors as supporting technology for pet owners and veterinary teams.