Normal Vital Signs

Temperature - use a digital thermometer to take a rectal temperature 

Heart Rate/Pulse - put your hand over the left chest up close to under the left front leg. Count the beats for 15 seconds and then multiply by 4

Respiratory Rate -   count breaths for 30 seconds and then multiply by 2

DOGS

Temp  100 - 102.5

Heart Rate/Pulse  (at rest)  in beats per minute

90 - 120     small dog
80 - 110    medium dog
70 - 100     large dog

Respiratory rate  18-24 breaths per minute

CATS

Temp   100 - 102.5

Heart Rate  130 - 180  (at rest) in beats per minute

Respiratory Rate  20 - 30  breaths per minute

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Walker Valley Office

Monday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-7:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

9:00 am-1:00 pm

Sunday:

Closed