🚨Capillary Refill Time⏰ This is the best and most easily available microcirculatory surrogate for perfusion. We can't tell what the renal, gut, brain, and liver perfusion is doing by looking at the patient - but by simply examining the cap refill time we can get a pretty good estimate. 👍Normal: 2 seconds or less I check fingers: press lightly for 10 seconds until blanching then release. Use a glass slide if available. | Cardiophilia

Test your dog's Capillary Refill Time to get a quick indication of their circulation, hydration level, and heart health. ➡️ Clip from "An Integrative Approach to Hospice and Palliative Care for Dogs": https://www.drjudyu.com/an-integrative-approach-to-hospice-and-palliative-care-for-dogs The newest episode of the Naturally Healthy Pets podcast focuses on dog hospice and palliative care, and will be shared tomorrow morning! #drjudymorgan #naturallyhealthypets #doghospice #petpalliativecare #capil