Things You'll Need:
- Dog Toys
- Mirrors
- Facial Tissues
- Watches With Second Hands
- Cat Toys
- Stopwatches
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Step 1
Have your pet stand or lie down.
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Step 2
Grab a stopwatch or a watch with a second hand.
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Step 3
Look for signs of inhalation, such as the chest rising and falling.
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Step 4
Put a tissue or mirror by your pet's nostrils and look for tissue movement or fogging on the mirror if it's difficult to determine when the animal is breathing.
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Step 5
Count the amount of times your pet breathes in 15 seconds.
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Step 6
Multiply the number by 4. This number will be rate of respirations per minute.
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Step 7
Contact your veterinarian if your pet's respiratory rate is out of normal range.











