California Veterinary Emergency Team Vitals Chart

These flashcards cover the normal vital signs for various species as noted by the California Veterinary Emergency Team.

Normal Vital Signs for Dogs (Small)

Heart Rate: 100-160 beats/min, Resp Rate: 10-30 breaths/min, Temperature: 100.0-102.8 ℉.

Normal Vital Signs for Cats

Heart Rate: 100-140 beats/min, Resp Rate: 20-30 breaths/min, Temperature: 100.0-102.5 ℉.

Normal Vital Signs for Rabbits

Heart Rate: 120-220 beats/min, Resp Rate: 30-60 breaths/min, Temperature: 101.0-103 ℉.

Normal Vital Signs for Non-Flighted Birds

Heart Rate: 80-120 beats/min, Resp Rate: 15-30 breaths/min, Temperature: 100.0-102.0 ℉.

Normal Vital Signs for Flighted Birds

Heart Rate: >250 beats/min, Resp Rate: 15-30 breaths/min, Temperature: 104.0-107.0 ℉.

Normal Vital Signs for Horses (Adults)

Heart Rate: 28-44 beats/min, Resp Rate: 8-15 breaths/min, Temperature: 99-101.5 ℉.

Normal Vital Signs for Goats (Adults)

Heart Rate: 70-110 beats/min, Resp Rate: 15-40 breaths/min, Temperature: 101.5-103.5 ℉.

Normal Vital Signs for Sheep (Adults)

Heart Rate: 60-120 beats/min, Resp Rate: 12-72 breaths/min, Temperature: 102-103.5 ℉.

Normal Vital Signs for Pigs

Heart Rate: 70-120 beats/min, Resp Rate: 30-50 breaths/min, Temperature: 101.5-103.5 ℉.

Reptile Restraint Reminder

Always wear gloves, utilize a towel, control head and legs while supporting body.

Normal Vital Signs for Snakes

Heart Rate: 60-80 beats/min, Resp Rate: environmentally dependent; Cool Zone: 80°F, Warm Zone: 90-95°F.

Normal Vital Signs for Turtles

Heart Rate: 60-80 beats/min, Resp Rate: environmentally dependent; Cool Zone: 75°F, Warm Zone: 85-95°F.

Normal Vital Signs for Lizards

Heart Rate: 60-80 beats/min, Resp Rate: environmentally dependent; Cool Zone: 70-80°F, Warm Zone: 80-100°F.