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Information Overview
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Vital Signs
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DogsCats
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Normal Heart Rate70 - 160 beats/minute160 - 240 beats/minute
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Normal Respiratory Rate10-30 breaths/minute20 - 30 breaths/minute
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Normal Temperature101 - 102.5 F101 - 102.5 F
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How Do You Check Vital Signs?
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TechniqueRecording Results
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Heart RateHand over the heartCount beats for 15 seconds and multiply by 4
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RespirationObserve flank motion or place a wet finger (pocket mirror) over the naresCount the rate over 15 seconds and multiply by 4
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TemperatureUse rectal or digital thermometer. Insert for one minute into the rectum or use the external ear canal. Record degrees F
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