High blood pressure is one of the most commonly overlooked conditions in pets. In dogs and cats, it is often associated with kidney disease, thyroid disorders and heart conditions. Left untreated, it can lead to blindness, organ damage and stroke. But taking accurate blood pressure readings in animals is not easy. Many pets become anxious in clinical settings and struggle to stay still, making reliable measurements difficult during routine appointments. This is a familiar challenge for veterinary teams, with more than 70% of vets reporting difficulties measuring blood pressure in awake animals, as excessive movement can lead to inconsistent results.
As pet ownership in the US continues to grow and spending on veterinary care increases, so too does the need for dependable, easy-to-use monitoring tools. Traditional monitors can require repeat measurements or produce readings that are difficult to trust. SunTech’s Vet BP range is designed to help vets take accurate readings on animals that are awake and moving, enabling faster and more confident decision-making during consultations.
SunTech has spent more than three decades developing blood pressure monitors trusted by hospitals and clinics around the world. Its reputation was built on solving one of the hardest challenges in blood pressure measurement: obtaining accurate readings when the patient is moving. That motion-tolerant technology has been used in highly demanding environments, from cardiac stress testing and emergency helicopter transport to monitoring astronauts on the International Space Station. SunTech has applied this expertise to veterinary medicine through its Vet BP range.
Working with North Carolina State University’s veterinary school, SunTech adapted its proven human-based algorithms to reflect the unique physiology of animals. Its built-in motion-tolerant technology supports accurate readings on awake and moving animals without the need for shaving or gel. Soft, latex-free cuffs are available in ten sizes, helping veterinary teams monitor patients ranging from small cats to large horses. The latest addition to the range, the Vet40, extends these capabilities further by combining blood pressure measurement with pulse oximetry, temperature monitoring, ECG and capnography in a single portable device. Lightweight and easy to move between rooms, it supports reliable use across surgery, dentistry, emergency triage and recovery.
By bringing proven blood pressure expertise to veterinary care, SunTech is using its decades of experience to help vets take more reliable readings across a range of settings, supporting earlier intervention and more informed decision-making for animals, their owners and the teams caring for them.
"I like to use SunTech's technology in my daily practice. When we have a dog that we suspect of cardiac disease, I use the automatic mode with the owner present and set it for at least ten measurements. I can step away, and as soon as I get back, I can check the average. For small procedures where I don't have to go into the OR, it's really handy because it's such a compact device."
Dr. Efrain Wong DVM, BSServicios Medicos Veterinarios, Mexico
