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- Move
your dog to, or get your dog to lie on its side.
- Put
your hand under the top back leg.
- Find
the crease that divides the leg from the body.
- Put
your index and middle fingers alongside the crease,
that is where a main artery is located.
- Count
the pulse beats for a full minute. If you have difficulty
you can count for twenty seconds and multiply
by three.
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Healthy
Pulse Rates
The smaller the dog, the faster its
pulse will be. If you believe your dog is in pain,
or is ill, and their pulse rate varies significantly
from the chart below, bring your pet to a veterinarian
for medical assistance.
*Take the pulse at least two or three
times over an hours time, as the first few times your
pet may get excited or upset at the unfamiliar handling,
and that would change a normal pulse. Do Not
wait an hour if it is an emergency. Get them to the
vet ASAP.
*allow at least a 5 to 10 beat variance due
to generality of sizing chart
*obesity and age of pet are both factors
in gauging answer
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Small
Dog - from 140 to 160 beats per minute
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Medium
Dog - from 120 to 140 beats per minute
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Large
Dog - from 60 to 80 beats per minute
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used with thanks to Etobicoke Veterinary Hospital, Toronto,
Ontario, and Arden Moore, author of "50 Simple
Ways to Pamper Your Dog", Published by Storey Books,
Vermont (well worth the read!) |
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