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.
The average respiratory rate for canines is 24 breaths per minute, but typically a dog's respiratory rate will be between 10 and 30 breaths per minute. This number may be affected by a few factors such as: 1  The age of the dog, as puppies may have a faster respiratory rate (between 15 and 35 breaths per minute, during the first few weeks of life) 2  The breed, as some dogs may have a different anatomy of the nose that will make them breathe faster or slower.