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07-10-2005, 06:18 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005
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| Help! Question about Joey's breathing Everyone remembers Joey's accident (he was stepped on)...and he had lung contusions. Well, things have been great for two weeks or so. No odd behavior at all - he seems to be 100% recovered. Tonight my fiance noticed that his breathing is very fast (the fastest we've ever seen it). His demeanor is fine....he just seems tired. BUT, his breathing is really fast right now while he sleeps (probably like 80 beats per minute if I counted). The vet had originally told us that his breathing shouldn't exceed 40 beats per minute (while sleeping), or that we should take him in. Does anyone know what a yorkie's breathing beats per minute should be? I know it's a random question, but we're just concerned. I don't yet think we're at the stage to take him to the vet. |
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07-10-2005, 07:25 PM | #2 |
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| Info for you... I am glad to hear Joey is doing better...We still continue to say a lil prayer for him! Here is some info I found online... Heart Rate You can feel your pet’s heartbeat on the left side of the chest at the area where a raised elbow will touch the chest. Your pet should be calm and quiet. Place your hand over this area of the chest and feel for a heartbeat. You can also use a stethoscope if you have one. Count the number of heartbeats for 15 seconds and multiply that number by 4. Be aware that a dog's heartbeat will normally slow down and speed up with each breath. This is not an abnormal heart rhythm and does not require veterinary care. If you cannot determine your pet’s heartbeat, you can try to determine the pulse rate. The easiest pulse to feel is the pulse associated with the femoral artery, which is best felt inside the back leg in the groin area. Place your first two fingers up high on the inside of your pet’s thigh. Slowly feel the area until you can detect a pulse. This method may take some practice and you may want to ask your veterinarian for guidance during a routine exam. For dogs, a normal heartbeat varies on size: * * Small dogs and puppies normally have heart rates of 120 to 160 beats per minute. * * Dogs over 30 pounds have heart rates of 60 to 120. The larger the dog, the slower the normal heart rate. If your pet has a heart rate outside the normal range, contact your veterinarian immediately. Respiratory Rate Counting the number of breaths per minute and determining the breathing pattern can be very important in an emergency. Learn the normal breathing rate and pattern for your pet. Count the number of breaths your pet takes in one minute. Avoid counting when your pet is panting. A good time to count the normal breathing rate is when your pet is asleep. Normal respiratory rates: * * For dogs: 10 to 30 breaths per minute. Dogs can also pant normally up to 200 pants per minute. Determining the breathing pattern is also important. In a normal breath, the chest expands as the breath enters the chest. The chest then sinks as the breath leaves the chest. Exhalation requires no effort. If you notice your pet using his abdominal muscles to breath, gasping, making loud noises, taking shallow breaths, panting excessively or exhalation seems to be difficult, consult your veterinarian immediately.
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07-10-2005, 08:09 PM | #3 |
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| After all the problems he had, I would take him in just in case he is sort of relapsing. YOu never know. I am sorry but I dont know the answer to your question though. I hope hes okay. My babies send puppy kisses
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07-10-2005, 08:47 PM | #4 |
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| Just for your piece of mind take him to the vet. I am sure he is okay!
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07-11-2005, 09:36 AM | #5 |
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| I would definatley take him in to see the vet too. Better safe than sorry.
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