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.
A dog respiratory rate under 10 breaths per minute is considered abnormal, and so is a rate of more than 30 breaths per minute. If your pet's respiratory rate is abnormal, this may be due to a wide range of illnesses.An increased respiratory rate may be indicative of:1  Heat stroke.2  Exhaustion.3  Poisoning. dog respiratory rate under 10 breaths per minute is considered abnormal, and so is a rate of more than 30 breaths per minute. If your pet's respiratory rate is abnormal, this may be due to a wide range of illnesses. An increased respiratory rate may be indicative of: 1  Heat stroke. 2  Exhaustion. 3  Poisoning.