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

You know your pet and you can discover many problems before they become serious and cause undue pain and expense.  Do not put off or delay care for your pet - call today ... 724-794-8545.
   
In an emergency, call us immediately.