Slippery Rock Veterinary Hospital

131 Branchton Road
Slippery Rock, PA 16057

(724)794-8545

www.slipperyrockvet.com

WHAT'S NORMAL ANYWAY?

dog
Body Temperature: 100.5 to 102.5° F
Heart Rate: 70 to 120 beats/minute
Respiration: 18 to 34 breaths/minute
cat
Body Temperature: 100.5 to 102.5° F
Heart Rate: 120 to 140 beats/minute
Respiration: 16 to 40 breaths/minute

CALL IF YOU SEE THESE SIGNS...

  • Unusual behavior, including aggression or lethargy
  • Straining or difficulty urinating or with bowel movements
  • Unusual discharge from nose, eyes or other body openings
  • An increase or decrease in appetite, vomiting
  • Fleas, ticks, lice or mites
  • Excessive head shaking, scratching or licking
  • Swelling or abnormal lumps
  • Unusual breathing, straining or coughing
  • Limping or difficulty getting up or lying down
  • Foul breath or deposits on teeth
  • Changes in urination or drinking habits
  • Changes in bowel movements, diarrhea, blood present
  • Obvious injury or illness