Metoprolol belongs to the group of medicines known as beta-blockers. It is a medicine which is used to treat several different medical conditions. It works on the heart and blood vessels. Metoprolol slows down the activity of your heart by stopping messages sent by some nerves to your heart.
A normal cat takes between 20 to 30 breaths per minute, with a relaxed cat measuring on the lower end of the scale. Call your veterinarian if the rate is too rapid, or if your cat is panting â the latterâs not really normal in cats, at least not the way we see it in dogs.
Normal values for each of these vital signs vary by age and, in some cases, by sex. Table 1. Normal Heart Rate by Age (Open Table in a new window) Table 2. Normal Respiratory Rate by Age (Open Table in a new window) The normal blood pressure in adults is 120 (systolic)/80 (diastolic). Normal blood pressure in children and adolescents varies by age.