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.
When a dogâs respiratory rate is persistently high and canât be attributed to any of the above environmental factors, it can signal a health problem such as anemia, congestive heart failure or various respiratory disorders. Shallow or slow breathing is also a concern. A dog whose respiratory rate has decreased markedly may be in shock. He could be in danger of not breathing altogether. This can be a result of a number of factors, including trauma (such as being hit by a car), poisoning or certain neuromuscular diseases.