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Safety and Tolerability of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Cats and Dogs

Gemma L Birnie1, Darren R Fry1, Matthew P Best1

  • 1From the Small Animal Medicine Department, Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre, Albany Creek, Queensland, Australia; and Australian Animal Cancer Foundation, Albany Creek, Queensland, Australia.

Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
|May 15, 2018
PubMed

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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is safe for veterinary patients. This study found HBOT well-tolerated in cats and dogs with various diseases, with no major adverse effects observed during treatments.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Hyperbaric Medicine
  • Animal Health

Background:

  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is an established treatment for certain conditions in human medicine.
  • Its application and safety profile in veterinary medicine, particularly for naturally occurring diseases in companion animals, require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively evaluate the safety and tolerability of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in a diverse population of dogs and cats.
  • To identify and record any adverse effects associated with HBOT in a clinical veterinary setting.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective clinical trial involving 78 dogs and 12 cats with various naturally occurring diseases.
  • Patients received HBOT in a monoplace chamber at 2 atmospheres absolute (ATA) for 45 or 60 minutes.
  • A total of 230 HBOT treatments were administered and monitored for adverse events.

Main Results:

  • No major adverse effects were observed during any of the 230 HBOT treatments.
  • A total of 76 minor adverse effects were recorded, none of which were deemed clinically significant.
  • The overall tolerability of HBOT in the study population was high.

Conclusions:

  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a safe and well-tolerated treatment modality for dogs and cats with a range of naturally occurring diseases.
  • The risk of significant adverse events associated with HBOT in veterinary patients appears to be low, supporting its potential use in clinical practice.

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