The influences of hyperbaric oxygen therapy with a lower pressure and oxygen concentration than previous methods on physiological mechanisms in dogs

J Vet Med Sci. 2015 Mar;77(3):297-304. doi: 10.1292/jvms.14-0316. Epub 2014 Dec 7.

Abstract

Recently, hyperbaric oxygen therapy with a lower pressure and oxygen concentration (L-HBOT) than previous methods has been used for dogs in Japan; however, the influences of L-HBOT on dogs have not been clarified. To verify the influences of L-HBOT on physiological mechanism in dogs, we investigated blood gas parameters, glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity, heart rate variability, stress-related hormones and skin conductance (SC) in 4 clinically normal beagle dogs with catheters in their carotid arteries and jugular veins when they were quiet, after running, after receiving L-HBOT (30% oxygen concentration, 1.3 atmospheres absolute, 30 min) or after not receiving L-HBOT. The results showed there were no changes in blood gas parameters, heart rate variability and catecholamine levels after L-HBOT. GPx activity was significantly higher, and the SC and cortisol level were lower in dogs that received L-HBOT than those when they were quiet. These results suggested that L-HBOT may have a small influence on oxygenation dynamics, activate antioxidant enzymes such as GPx, restrain autonomic nervous activity and control the balance between oxidation and antioxidation inside the body.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Enzymologic
  • Glutathione Peroxidase / blood
  • Glutathione Peroxidase / genetics
  • Glutathione Peroxidase / metabolism
  • Heart Rate
  • Hyperbaric Oxygenation / methods
  • Hyperbaric Oxygenation / veterinary*
  • Male
  • Oxygen / administration & dosage*
  • Oxygen / blood
  • Partial Pressure
  • Stress, Physiological

Substances

  • Glutathione Peroxidase
  • Oxygen