Whole-Body Vibration Exercise on Hematology and Serum Biochemistry in Health Dogs

The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of whole-body vibration (WBV) exercise on hematology and serum biochemistry in healthy dogs. Ten intact beagle dogs, three females and seven males, with a mean age of 3 years, and mean body mass of 14.3kg, body condition score (BCS) between 4.0/9 and 4.5/9 were evaluated. The whole-body vibration sessions were done with the dog standing up on all four feet on a vibrating platform. Daily session of 30Hz for 5min, followed by 50Hz for 5 min and finishing with 30Hz for 5 min was accomplished for five days.

Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 28, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: I.F.C. Santos, S.C. Rahal, J. Shimono, M. Tsunemi, R. Takahira, C.R. Teixeira Source Type: research