There are 3 different ways to do this:
Step 1- Lay your dog down on his/her right side. (If It's easier let him/her stand.
Step 2- Gently bring left front leg at the elbow and bring it back to where it touches the chest.
Step 3- Place hand under elbow as in the drawing below.
Here is the second way to take your dogs heart rate:
Step 1-Lay your dog down on either side.
Step 2- Gently lift his/her upper hind leg away from his/her lower hind leg.
Step 3- Place 2 fingers as high up as possible on the inside of either leg, just where their leg meets the body.
Step 4- Feel for a blood vessel. This will be located in the middle of the leg. You should feel the pulse.
Here is a drawing:
Here is the last way to take your dogs heart rate
Step 1- Have your dog sit or lay down.
Step 2- On either front paw locate the area just above the middle pad on the underside.
Step 3-Lightly place your middle and index finger on this area.
Here is a drawing:
What is the normal heart rate for a dog anyway?
For a puppy (less than 1 year old):
120-160 beats per minuet.
Small, miniature, or toy breed (less than 30 pounds):
100-140 beats per minuet.
Medium to large breeds (Greater than 30 pounds):
60-100 beats per minuet.
Thank you,
Coco
3 comments:
Very good information, Coco!!
Thank you grandpa!
I had no idea how to check a dog's pulse. Thanks!
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