Normal Heart Rate for Cats and Dogs

The heart rate can be taken by locating the animal's pulse along the femoral artery (inner thigh) or under the arm. Here are typical ranges for normal heart rates:

Cats 110-130 beats/minute
Puppies 70-120 beats/minute
Dogs 70-180 beats/minute
Toy breeds (small dogs) 70-220 beats/minute

The normal heart sound should consist of 2 separate beats with a silent interval between them and a regular rhythm; LUB DUB, LUB DUB (like a drum). If you have any doubts about your animal's heart or if the heart rate is not normal treat as an emergency and seek veterinary care.

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Normal Heart Rate for Cats and Dogs

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Normal Heart Rate for Cats and Dogs

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Novi (248) 348-1788
Rochester (248) 651-1788

AEC Novi 24360 Novi Road Novi, MI 48375
AEC Rochester 265 East 2nd Street Rochester, MI 48307