Dog Heart PulseThe pulse on a dog can be felt on the inner side of the forearm or the inside of the thigh, where the femoral artery is superficial. Slide your fingers until you find it. The normal rhythm when the dog is resting is in between 90 and 100 heart beats per minute, although it can vary according to the breed and state of health of the dog. If there is fever, the pulse is fast. In weakening diseases (but not feverish) it is slower. It is also faster in young animals and old animals. The pulse can also vary depending on the corporal condition and climatic state. During and after exercise, it also goes up. When the dog is sleeping and or unconscious it is slower. But, if the pulsations go to know her minutes, it can be an indication that there is a cardiac affliction, which means you need to urgently go to the vet. In some countries, they place pacemakers on the dogs. Interesting and promising. |