Short breathing in dogs may be caused by strenuous exercise, hot weather, bronchitis, heart disease, etc. If the dog exercises excessively or is caused by hot weather, it is normal and the owner does not need to worry too much. If it is abnormal shortness of breath and there are other symptoms of discomfort, such as poor energy, loss of appetite, etc., the owner needs to take the dog to the pet hospital for treatment in time. With the help of a doctor, symptomatic treatment can effectively relieve the dog's breathing. Urgent situation.

What are the causes of shortness of breath in dogs?

1. Vigorous exercise

If the dog is running for a long time, it may accelerate the heartbeat and cause shortness of breath. This situation is a normal physiological phenomenon. After the dog takes appropriate rest, the symptoms will be relieved until they disappear.

2. The weather is hot

Since the dog’s sweat glands are underdeveloped, if the surrounding environment temperature is too high, the dog may open its mouth to breathe and experience rapid abdominal twitching. The owner does not need to worry too much. Symptoms can be relieved by bathing in warm water and cooling with air conditioning.

3. Bronchitis

It may be caused by dogs being infected with canine distemper virus, influenza virus, etc. These viruses may invade the bronchus and cause inflammatory lesions, resulting in Symptoms include runny nose, fever, loss of appetite and other symptoms. If the above symptoms occur, you should take your dog to the pet hospital for treatment in time. Under the guidance of a doctor, standard and effective treatment can effectively alleviate the symptoms.

4. Heart disease

If the dog itself has a congenital heart, exercising for a long time may cause insufficient oxygen supply to the dog's heart, causing the lungs to accelerate. Symptoms such as shortness of breath and chest tightness occur. At this time, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for examination in time, and then provide symptomatic treatment based on the examination results.