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