Scientific Publications on ECG and Vital Sign Monitoring in Animals

At Vitals4Pets, we provide solutions to measure ECG and other vital signs remotely, non-invasively, and continuously.
Below is a curated list of peer-reviewed scientific publications that explore the use of wearable and remote technologies in monitoring heart rate, HRV, temperature, and other vitals in dogs, cats, and horses.

Dogs – ECG & Remote Monitoring


  1. Home Monitoring of Heart Rate Using Smartphone ECG in Dogs
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30559174
  2. Wireless ECG Monitoring in Dogs
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30474218
  3. Clinical Validation of a Smartphone-Based Six-Lead ECG Device in Dogs
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1090023323000941

Cats – Vital Monitoring and ECG Reference

  1. Ballistocardiography for Vital Signs Monitoring in Cats (w/ ECG Reference)
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12031628

Horses – ECG Technology & Reference Values

  1. Electrocardiographic Reference Values for Healthy Horses
    https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/8/518

Remote Monitoring Technologies (General Veterinary Use)

  1. Remote Sensing of Vital Signs in Clinical Veterinary Settings
    https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/7/1033




Veterinary Cardiology – Epidemiology & Clinical Studies


  1. Prevalence of cardiac diseases in small animals: A five-year single-center retrospective study


https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352998706_Prevalence_of_cardiac_diseases_in_small_animals_A_five-year_single-center_retrospective_study