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Normal values quick reference

Fast dog and cat reference ranges for common vitals, systolic blood pressure, and basic chemistry checkpoints. Reference ranges only. Clinical context matters, and lab-specific ranges should be used when available.

Dog

Dog quick reference

Vitals
Parameter	Reference range
Heart rate	70-120 bpm
Respiratory rate	18-34 breaths/min
Temperature	101.0-102.5 °F (38.3-39.2 °C)

Blood pressure
Parameter	Reference range
Systolic	90-140 mm Hg

Basic lab values
Parameter	Reference range
PCV / hematocrit	35-57 %
Total protein	5.4-7.5 g/dL
Glucose	76-119 mg/dL
BUN	8-28 mg/dL
Creatinine	0.5-1.7 mg/dL
Sodium	142-152 mEq/L
Potassium	3.9-5.1 mEq/L
Lactate	< 2.5 mmol/L
Calcium	9.2-11.6 mg/dL

Cat

Cat quick reference

Vitals
Parameter	Reference range
Heart rate	140-220 bpm
Respiratory rate	16-40 breaths/min
Temperature	100.5-102.5 °F (38.1-39.2 °C)

Blood pressure
Parameter	Reference range
Systolic	100-160 mm Hg

Basic lab values
Parameter	Reference range
PCV / hematocrit	30-45 %
Total protein	6.0-7.9 g/dL
Glucose	60-120 mg/dL
BUN	19-34 mg/dL
Creatinine	0.9-2.2 mg/dL
Sodium	146-156 mEq/L
Potassium	3.7-6.1 mEq/L
Lactate	< 2.5 mmol/L
Calcium	8.8-11.6 mg/dL

Notes

Use with context

Reference ranges only. Clinical context still matters.
Use lab-specific reference intervals when available.
Blood pressure and respiratory rate can shift with stress, handling, and technique.

Basis

Basis and limits

Reference basis: dog and cat quick-reference intervals are drawn from standard veterinary tables and bedside reference values.

This tool provides bedside reference values based on commonly used veterinary reference tables. It does not replace clinical judgment. Always verify values against current lab-specific intervals and current protocols before use.

Reference ranges and approaches align with standard veterinary resources (e.g., emergency and internal medicine references such as Merck Veterinary Manual and common clinical guidelines).