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Effect of treadmill training on cardiac size, heart rate and muscle mass in healthy dogs
Date
2014Registration in:
Pellegrino, Francisco Javier; Risso, Analia Lorena; Relling, Alejandro Enrique; Blanco, Paula Graciela; Arias, D. O.; et al.; Effect of treadmill training on cardiac size, heart rate and muscle mass in healthy dogs; G R Journals; Journal of Veterinary Advances; 4; 9; -1-2014; 686-690
2251-7685
Author
Pellegrino, Francisco Javier
Risso, Analia Lorena
Relling, Alejandro Enrique
Blanco, Paula Graciela
Arias, D. O.
Corrada, Yanina Alejandra
Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in heart rate, cardiac size and muscle mass in healthy dogs during an aerobic training program. Dogs (n=9) had 10-min treadmill sessions twice a week for 12 weeks. Data were analyzed as repeated measures (SAS 9.0). Vertebral heart score (P<0.05) and left and right thigh circumferences (P<0.01) increased progressively, suggesting an adaptive response of dogs to aerobic treadmill training. We concluded that changes in cardiac size and muscle mass are usefulcan help to assess the effect of aerobic training in dogs.