Normal Vital Signs
Posted: Sunday, December 29th, 2019 | Updated: Wednesday, August 10th, 2022
Posted: Sunday, December 29th, 2019 | Updated: Wednesday, August 10th, 2022
CANINE
Temperature 99.5 to 102.2 degrees F Pulse Large Dogs: 60 to 100 bpm Medium Dogs: 80 to 120 bpm Small Dogs: 90 to 140 bpm Newborns: 160 to 220 bpm Respiration 10 to 30 bpm Blood Pressure Systolic: 100 to 160 mmHg Diastolic: 60 to 90 mmHg Mean: 80 to 120 mmHg Central Venous Pressure 0 to 5 cm H20 Pulse Oximetry >95% End Tidal CO2 30-40 mmHg |
FELINE
Temperature 100.4 to 102.2 degrees F Pulse 140 to 220 bpm Respiration 10 to 40 bpm Blood Pressure Systolic: 100 to 160 mmHg Diastolic: 60 to 90 mmHg Mean: 80 to 120 mmHg Central Venous Pressure 0 to 5 cm H20 Pulse Oximetry >95% End Tidal CO2 30-40 mmHg |
Sources:
Ford, Richard B., and Elisa M. Mazzaferro. Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment. 8th ed., Saunders Elsevier, 2006.
Giffin, James M., and Liisa D. Carlson. Dog Owners Home Veterinary Handbook. 3rd ed., Howell Book House, 2000.
Poli, Gerardo. MiniVet Guide: Companion Animal Medicine. InHouse Publishing, 2016.
Tighe, Monica M., and Marg Brown. Mosby's Comprehensive Review for Veterinary Technicians. 3rd ed., Mosby Elsevier, 2008.
Ford, Richard B., and Elisa M. Mazzaferro. Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment. 8th ed., Saunders Elsevier, 2006.
Giffin, James M., and Liisa D. Carlson. Dog Owners Home Veterinary Handbook. 3rd ed., Howell Book House, 2000.
Poli, Gerardo. MiniVet Guide: Companion Animal Medicine. InHouse Publishing, 2016.
Tighe, Monica M., and Marg Brown. Mosby's Comprehensive Review for Veterinary Technicians. 3rd ed., Mosby Elsevier, 2008.