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If you have the feeling that your pet isn't feeling well your best bet would be to follow your intuition
and keep an eye on him. Nobody knows your
pet better than you, and if your pet isn't acting "normal" he or she probably
isn't feeling well. Below are some things to look for and what you should be aware of when
having a pet.
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| Feline
Health
Specifics
Canine |
| 10-18 years |
Life Span |
10-14 years |
| 7-12 pounds |
Weight |
smallest: 2-3 pounds
largest: >150 pounds |
| 100.5-102.5 |
Temperature |
100.5-102.5 |
| <240 beats per min. |
Heart Rate |
180 beats per min for toy breeds and
puppies 60-160 beats per min for adult dogs |
| 110-130 beats per min. |
Pulse Rate |
60-120 beats per min. |
| 20-30 breaths per min. |
Respiration |
10-30 breaths per min. |
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| Danger Signs |
| Ears |
Shaking head, scratching, odor, debris
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| Eyes |
Discharge, redness, puffiness, unfocused |
| Nose |
Draining, crustiness, difficulty breathing |
| Respiratory |
Coughing, gagging, hoarseness, sneezing,
irregularity of breathing, shortness of breath |
| Digestion |
Vomiting, retching, gagging |
| Bowl Movements |
presence of blood, mucous, frequent runny
stools, parasites |
| Urine |
color, presence of blood, frequent urination,
spotting of urine, color |
| Behavior |
lethargic, depressed, shaking, frightened,
stumbling, nervousness |
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Keep in mind that they are just a few of the possible symptoms that
your pet may exhibit. With time you will know your pet and what its
"normal" behavior is. With no doubt, if you are worried or concerned make
a call to your veterinarian. |
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