@dr.lisalippman: When your pet is at rest, they should be breathing about 12–35 times per minute. Anything outside of that - fast, shallow, labored, or unusually slow breathing - isn’t normal. If you’re getting over 35 breaths/min consistently, recheck over the next 1–3 hours. If it stays elevated or the effort looks increased → don’t wait. Call your vet or go in. How to check: Each rise + fall of the chest = 1 breath. • Count for 15 sec × 4 • Or 30 sec × 2 • Or a full minute Important: only count when your pet is fully at rest (not panting, purring, dreaming , stressed, or excited). This matters a lot, especially for pets with heart disease, asthma, or after trauma. Pro tip: practice when your pet is healthy so you know what’s normal for them before you need it. What’s your pet’s resting breathing rate? 👇 Save this so you have it when it matters. #pethealth #petemergency #doghealth #cathealth

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