Your dog's breathing rate is one of the most important indicators of their heart health. Paw Pulse makes it easy to track and monitor your dog's breathing patterns.
Just like humans, dogs have a four-chambered heart that pumps blood throughout their body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to vital organs. A healthy heart is essential for your dog's overall wellbeing and quality of life.
When the heart isn't working efficiently, the body compensates by increasing breathing rate to get more oxygen. This makes breathing rate a crucial early indicator of heart problems.
Choose 15, 30, or 60 seconds and count your dog's breaths while they're resting
Our app automatically calculates breaths per minute and stores the data
Monitor trends over time and share detailed reports with your veterinarian
Understanding the prevalence and importance of early detection
dogs develops heart disease
increase in heart disease risk for senior dogs
of dogs over 16 years are affected
According to veterinary research, heart disease affects approximately 10% of all dogs. However, this risk increases dramatically with age - studies show that up to 75% of dogs over 16 years old develop heart disease. The good news is that early detection and treatment can significantly improve outcomes and extend your dog's life!
Early detection of heart problems can make all the difference. When caught early, many heart conditions can be managed effectively with medication and lifestyle changes, significantly improving your dog's quality of life and longevity.
Start Tracking BreathingThe information we present on canine heart health is grounded in peer-reviewed veterinary studies and resources curated by Heart2Heart, an educational initiative of Boehringer Ingelheim’s animal-health division.
For further reading and additional materials, visit Heart2Heart.