Resting Respiratory Rate
The Resting Respiratory Rate (RRR) is how fast the pet breathes when at rest or asleep. It’s affected by how well the lungs and heart are functioning and is a vital part of an examination.
It’s important that a respiratory rate is only measured at rest, because the breathing rate is naturally during or after exercise or when they’re excited or scared. This makes measuring a breathing rate at the vet’s difficult – if you have a pet with heart or lung disease, keeping track of their respiratory rate at home is essential. When you visit the vet for a checkup, be prepared to tell your vet your pet’s resting respiratory rate.
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