Animal Vital Signs
What is the average BPM for Chickens?
300
when the temperature within the body is above normal
Fever
If a cat is ______ or open mouth breathing when they come in that is an emergency
panting
labored breathing
Dyspnea
what is NOT an indicator for elevated vital signs?
Shock
What is the average pulse for a dog?
110-130
when the temperature within the body is below normal
Hypothermia
Normal vital signs can change with the ____of the animal.
Age
pulse found inside the thigh of the hind leg
Femoral pulse
What is defined as the expansion of the chest or thorax?
Inspiration
Normal Temperature range for dogs
99-102
act of breathing
Respiration
The term vital signs refers to the temperature, ________ and pulse of the body
Respiration Rate
measurement of the heart rate or the number of times the heart beats per minute
Pulse Rate
What is defined as the number of inspirations per minute?
Rate
Normal temperature range for a horse
98-102
expulsion of air from the lungs
Expiration
Heart rate is another good indicator for_____
Pain
irregular rhythm in the heart
Arrhythmia
What is the average heart rate or pulse for a horse?
32-42bpm
Which of these animals has the lowest heart rate? Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Horse
Horse (32-42)
caused by severe injury and results in a weak pulse and low blood pressure
Shock
While numerous factors play a role in the diagnosis of a disease or illness in an animal, __________ in vital signs are key indicators in detecting early symptoms
abnormalities
condition where the heart is unable to pump an adequate amount of blood to the body’s tissue
Congestive Heart Failure
What refers to the intensity or indication of strain during respiration?
Depth