Whilst trying to get a HR from your feline patients, it can be quite difficult to hear when they are purring away! A good tip I got from a vet student was to put a small amount of surgical spirit on a swab and rub it on there nose, works wonders and doesn't cause a huge amount of stress
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yes, I have heard of turning on a tap - never tried it though! Would much prefer a purring cat that one which is trying to kill me lol!!