Plain-English articles for dog parents who want to track resting respiratory rate at home, build a breathing baseline, and share clearer records with a veterinarian. AuraDog content is educational only and is not medical advice.
Breathing basics
Breaths per minute (BPM) describes a count over time. In AuraDog, Auto mode estimates a rate from recorded sound; Manual mode uses the breaths you count.
How to measure
Choose a quiet setting while your pet rests comfortably. Follow the in-app microphone placement instructions and avoid disturbing your pet.
Vet conversations
Keep the measurement time, estimated breathing rate, and recording context together. Add your observations in your own words.
Record-keeping
Note the time and whether your pet was sleeping, resting, or had recently been active. Describe observations without trying to assign a medical explanation.
Reference guide
AuraDog compares a measurement with your pet’s first saved measurement. That reference is not a typical-value estimate, medical target, or healthy range.
Record-keeping
Use check-ins and notes to record what you noticed about your pet’s breathing, water intake, and energy. These entries are your observations, not app-generated assessments.
