Knowing how to get your pet’s vital signs is very important for it may spell the difference between a life and death situation. The vital signs include the animal’s pulse or heartbeat, respiratory rate, and body temperature.
Getting the heartbeat
Let your kitty lie down on his right side and light touch the spot where the left elbow touches the chest. This is where you can feel the cat’s heartbeat. The normal heart rate of a cat ranges from 160-220 beats per minute. The pulse can be felt by touching the cat’s inner thigh he is laying on his side. Gently lift the cat’s upper hind limb away from the lower limb.
Getting the body temperature
The normal body temperature of cats ranges from 100°F and 102.5°F. Use a thermometer to take your pet&
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Your dog be home alone for most of the day because of your lifestyle or work. Yet he needs to go outside to relieve himself and get a little exercise. And he would enjoy company during the day. A good dog walker meets these needs. Dog-walking companies provide this service with a single person or a team of multiple walkers. Ask about whom, specifically, will be walking your dog. Invite this person(s) into your home to meet your dog. Watch to see how your dog reacts to the walker. Check out how the walker interacts with your dog. The walker should be enthusiastic and eager to care for your dog as he needs. Go for a walk with your dog and any potential walker to see how the walker manages encounters with people and other dogs. Check references carefully and