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The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System in Greyhounds and Non-Greyhound Dogs

The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) regulates blood pressure, electrolyte homeostasis, and renal function. Blood pressure, serum sodium concentrations, and urinary albumin...

Plasma Vasoprotective Eicosanoid Concentrations in Healthy Greyhounds and Non-Greyhound Dogs

Background Hypertension and albuminuria often coexist in Greyhounds, suggesting generalized vascular dysfunction that could contribute to the development of a...

Arterial Blood Pressure, Proteinuria, and Renal Histopathology in Clinically Healthy Retired Racing Greyhounds

Physiologic peculiarities of Greyhounds as compared to other dogs make interpretation of laboratory results in this breed challenging for veterinarians....

White-Coat Effect on Systemic Blood Pressure in Retired Racing Greyhounds

Greyhounds are known to have a higher systemic arterial blood pressure (BP) than non-Greyhound dogs. The purpose of this study...