Call your veterinarian if you see the following signs:
- Unusual behavior, including aggression or lethargy
- Unusual discharge from the nose, eyes or other body openeings
- An increase or decrease in appetite that lasts more than a few days
- Excessive head shaking, scratching or licking
- Swelling or abnormal lumps
- Limping or difficulty getting up or lying down
- Foul breath or excessive deposits on teeth
- Changes in urination or drinking habits
- Persistent vomiting or diarrhea
- Obvious injury or illness
In an emergency, call your veterinary clinic immediately.
Normal Body Temperature: 100.5 - 102.5 degrees F.
Heart Rate (Dogs): 70 - 120 beats per minute
Heart Rate (Cats):120 - 140 beats per minute
Respiration (Dogs): 18 - 34 breaths per minute
Respiration (Cats): 16 - 40 breaths per minute