TOWNSHIP OF GRATTAN COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Township of Grattan, Kent County, Michigan, held in the Grattan Townshi Hal locatel p d at 12050 Old Belding Road, NE, within the Township, on theth 9 day of June 2008 at 7p.m. PRESENT: Members: F. Force, Fues J. , D . Heffron, P. Knoerl
Heartworms are a thread-like parasitic worm that infest your dog's heart and lungs. They are spread by mosquito bites. If your dog's heartworm infestation becomes severe, he could exhibit heavy breathing symptoms. He might also cough, cough up blood phlegm, and retain fluid in his abdomen.
Obtaining a Respiratory Rate. So Scruffy is breathing heavily, and you find it quite abnormal: What should you do? First of all, take a deep breath yourself, and don't panic. Next, have your dog stay still, preferably lying on his side, and count how many times he breathes in 15 seconds. You can use a stopwatch if it helps you.