There may be times when you need to check your dog's temperature or pulse. The most reliable way of taking your dog’s pulse is to locate the femoral artery. Your dog can either be standing or can be lying on his back for this. Put your fingers inside your dog’s groin, where the leg joins the trunk. Feel around until you detect a pulse. Another method is to press against the rib cage over the heart while your dog is standing. You should be able to detect a pulse just below the elbow joint.Read more: http://www.dogadvice.co.uk/normal-temperature-for-dogs/feed Bonus: 5 Life Saving Tips For Dog Owners
Sunday, December 18, 2011
How To Take Your Dog's Pulse & Temperature
There may be times when you need to check your dog's temperature or pulse. The most reliable way of taking your dog’s pulse is to locate the femoral artery. Your dog can either be standing or can be lying on his back for this. Put your fingers inside your dog’s groin, where the leg joins the trunk. Feel around until you detect a pulse. Another method is to press against the rib cage over the heart while your dog is standing. You should be able to detect a pulse just below the elbow joint.Read more: http://www.dogadvice.co.uk/normal-temperature-for-dogs/feed Bonus: 5 Life Saving Tips For Dog Owners
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