What to do if your dog is panting and short of breath

Jul 26,2025
3Min
If the dog is breathing rapidly under normal circumstances, parents should move the dog to a ventilated and cool place, slow down the amount of exercise, and slowly relieve the rapid breathing; if the dog is panting rapidly due to disease, the dog should be treated as soon as possible. Send the dog to the hospital instead of delaying the dog’s treatment for no reason.

Under normal circumstances, the breathing of a dog that has just finished exercising will become faster and heavier. In addition, in the hot summer, because the ambient temperature is sultry, the dog's breathing will also accelerate and become heavier in order to better dissipate heat. However, these times are normal, and your dog's breathing will return to normal soon after he calms down. Faced with this situation, parents do not need to worry, and there is no need to rush to send the pet dog to the hospital for examination and diagnosis.

It is worth noting that sometimes a dog breathing heavily and quickly also indicates that there is something wrong with its body. Clinical studies have found that many diseases can also cause dogs to breathe heavily and quickly, such as heart disease, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, etc. In addition, diseases such as fever, ascites, or endocrine system disorders such as diabetes can also cause your dog's breathing to become heavy and rapid.

When you feel that your dog’s breathing has changed, you must observe its physical condition more carefully and patiently. Under normal circumstances, dogs will only experience changes in breathing. If the disease occurs, in addition to breathing heavily and quickly, their mental state and physical reactions will also change. Once it is found that the pet dog is not in good condition, it is better to send it to the hospital without delay. Don't delay the treatment time. Pay attention to heart disease, cardiovascular disease, etc. If not treated in time, the dog's life may not be guaranteed.

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