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What is a small dog’s heart rate? (Under 30 pounds)

90-140 bpm

What is a medium dog’s heart rate? (30-70 pounds)

60-100 bpm

What is a large dog’s heart rate? (Over 70 pounds)

40-80 bpm

What is a puppy’s heart rate?

120-160 bpm

What is a cat’s heart rate?

150-210 bpm

What is the respiratory rate of a dog?

15-20 breaths per minute

What is the respiratory rate of a cat?

15-20 breaths per minute

Rectal Temperature of dogs

99.5-102.2

Rectal Temperature of cats

100.4-102.5

What does CBC stand for?

Complete blood count

What is included in the CBC?

Number of red blood cells, number of white blood cells, types of rbcs, types of wbcs, number of platelets, MCV, and reticulocyte counts

Hemoglobin

An iron-rich protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to the body and carries carbon dioxide back to the lungs

Hematocrit

Percentage of blood volume occupied by rbcs

High WBC Count (Leukocytosis) in CBC

Typically indicates that the body is working to fight an infection or responding to another stressor. Common causes include: infection, inflammation, stress, tissue damage, or immune system disorders

Low WBC Count (Leukopenia) 

Means the body has fewer cells to fight off germs, increasing the risk of infection. Causes may include: Bone marrow issues, autoimmune disorders, severe infections, or nutritional deficiencies. 

Types of WBCs

neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes