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.
Rapid Breathing. The dog or cat is breathing faster than usual; normally, resting pets take about 10 to 30 breaths every minute. Breathing faster than this can indicate such things as pain, fever, anxiety or problems with the lungs and/or chest. When rapid breathing is accompanied by difficult or labored breathing, it is a sign of extreme distress.