Blood Volume - Animals

Animals

Animal Blood volume
(ml/kg)
Cat 55 (47-66)
Cow 55 (52-57)
Dog 86 (79-90)
Ferret 75
Gerbil 67
Goat 70
Guinea pig 75 (67-92)
Hamster 78
Horse 76
Monkey (rhesus) 54
Mouse 79 (78-80)
Pig 65
Rabbit 56 (44-70)
Rat 64 (50-70)
Sheep 60
Marmoset 60-70

The table at right shows circulating blood volumes, given as volume per kilogram, for healthy adults of a selection of animals. However, it can be 15% less in obese and old animals.

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