Pet O2 Therapy

Question 1

What is a normal respiratory rate for dogs?

Answer 1

10-30 breaths per minute

Question 2

What is a normal respiratory rate for cats?

Answer 2

16-40 breaths per minute

Question 3

What is a normal pulse rate for dogs?

Answer 3

60-120 bpm

Question 4

What is a normal pulse rate for cats?

Answer 4

120-140 bpm

Question 5

When checking the mucous membranes or an animal (using either gums or the eyes) you can determine what?

Answer 5

This is one method of checking for adequate oxygenation to determine if O2 therapy is required.

Question 6

What is a way to check cap refill on an animal?

Answer 6

Lift the upper or lower lip and press on the animals gums to check and see if it comes back in 1 to 2 seconds.

Question 7

What size BVM goes on to each pet O2 mask?

Answer 7

Small and medium mask is attached to the paediatric BVM and the adult BVM is connected to large pet mask.

Question 8

How many ventilations per minute for medium/large dogs?

Answer 8

12-20 ventilations

Question 9

How many ventilations per minute for small dogs/cats?

Answer 9

20-25 ventilations

Question 10

How can LOC/LOR be assessed in an animal?

Answer 10

To confirm LOC in an animal, talk to the animal first. If the animal does not respond to verbal stimuli, attempt to arouse the animal by gently touching it or rubbing the area around the eyes and observing for lash reflex. Animals that only respond to painful stimuli or no response at all, should be immediately evaluated for airway latency and breathing.