Foundations of Veterinary Technology

Bradycardia

abnormally slow heart rate

Tachycardia

abnormally fast heart rate

Respiratory (Normal) Sinus Arrhythmia

heart rate decreases when pt exhales, increases when pt inhales

normal temp in dogs

99.5 - 102.5

normal temp in cats

100.5 -102.5

normal temp in horses

99 - 101

normal temp in cows

100 - 102

normal temp in sheep

101 - 104

normal hr in dogs

60 - 140

normal hr in cats

140 - 200

normal hr in young horses

60 - 80

normal hr in adult horses

30 - 50

normal hr in young cows

100 - 150

normal hr in adult cows

40 - 60

normal hr in young sheep

80 - 120

normal hr in adult sheep

70 -80

normal rr in dogs

20 - 30

normal rr in cats

20 - 40

normal rr in horses

9 - 10

normal rr in cows

12 - 16

normal rr in sheep

15 - 40

pale/white gums

shock or anemia

blue/purple gums

cyanotic: hypothermia, cardiac or respiratory disease

red gums

hyperemic: shock or hyperthermia

yellow/orange gums

icteric: liver/kidney disease

BAR

bright, alert, responsive

QAR

quiet, alert, responsive

obtunded

laterally recumbent and slow to respond to stimulation