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Studies have shown that pets are good for humans on multiple levels. Pets can bring energy and life to your environment, mentally they help reduce stress and provide comfort, and they make you feel better physically, too.

 Be sure your pets have regular veterinarian checkups to make sure they are in good health and disease free!

When it comes to medical treatment, seconds and minutes can sometimes make a big difference in a dog's recovery, so take a few minutes now to brush up on your canine first aid. Think of all the activities your dog does every day, all the places he sticks his nose, all the surfaces he runs around on, and all the living and inanimate objects he touches (or licks). When you think about it all, it's easy to see why dogs can need first aid. But do you know what to do if the need arises? Here are a few vet-approved tips to help stabilize and care for your pet while you seek veterinary attention. 

Know your dog's vital signs

This is a good place to begin because you need to know what's considered "normal" if you're to diagnose something as "abnormal."

Normal temperature: 101° -102.5° F
Normal heart rate: 70-160 beats/min
Normal breathing rate: 10–30 breaths/min 

To check vital signs:

• Don't assume your dog won't bite.
• Use rectal, not oral, thermometers. Newer human digital thermometers are best.
• Check his heart rate by placing your hand over his chest, just behind his elbow.
• Measure his breathing rate by observing your dog's sides or by holding your wet finger in front of the nose.
• Measure both rates for 15 seconds and multiply by 4 to get the rate per minute.