Organs will also be examined. Treatment will be determined by the underlying cause. Your vet may prescribe pain relief, intravenous fluids with calcium, or medication. For stress or anxiety, special training with a certified dog behaviorist may be required. No matter the cause, rest and oxygen therapy will be needed. While most dogs will be allowed to be treated at home, some may need to be constantly monitored.
Hospitalization may be the safest option for dogs with serious illnesses. Note: The advice provided in this post is intended for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice regarding pets. For an accurate diagnosis of your pet's condition, please make an appointment with your vet.
Unlike people, your pup doesn't sweat to cool down, instead they need to breathe fast to allow air to circulate efficiently through the body. It can be a good idea to do this when you are not concerned, in order to have a clear understanding of your pet's normal respiratory rate.
Anything under 30 breaths per minute is considered normal, anything above 35 is a cause for concern. Your pet's rapid breathing may be an indication that your pup is suffering from an illness or injury that should be evaluated by your veterinarian as soon as possible.
Dogs breeds with 'squished faces' or shortened snouts such as Boston terriers, boxers, and pugs are more prone to breathing issues and should always be closely monitored by pet parents for any signs of breathing difficulties. If your dog is breathing fast at rest or breathing fast while sleeping, they could be experiencing respiratory distress.
Contact your vet if you notice any of the following signs:. Your pup's vet will perform a full physical examination to determine whether the problem is located in the heart, circulatory system, lungs, airway, neck, head, or other area.
Your pet's overall general health condition may also be causing an issue. Your vet needs to know about any previous medical issues that your pet has experienced and may recommend diagnostic tests such as X-rays to check the heart, lungs and abdomen for issues such as broken ribs or lung tumors.
Your pup's vet will also look for any signs of anxiety, stress or other psychological factors that could be causing fast breathing.
Treatment for your pup's fast breathing will be determined by the underlying cause. Your vet may prescribe pain relief, intravenous fluids with calcium, or other medications. If your pet's rapid breathing is caused by stress or anxiety, special training with a certified dog behaviorist may be required. Rapid breathing helps your pup's body to get back to a normal temperature. You may even want to do this when you are not concerned, in order to have a clear understanding of your pet's normal respiratory rate.
Anything under 30 breaths per minute is considered normal, anything above 35 may be a cause for concern and is worth contacting your vet over. Your vet will have a good understanding of your dogs normal respiratory rate from previous examinations. Brachycephalic dog breeds, breeds with 'squished faces' or shortened snouts , such as Boston terriers, boxers, and pugs face a higher risk of developing breathing issues and should always be closely monitored by pet owners for signs of increased respiratory effort.
Short nosed breeds aren't the only ones that can run into difficulties breathing normally. No matter which breed your dog is, fast breathing could be a sign that your pooch is suffering from an illness or injury that requires urgent veterinary care. A few potential causes of fast or heavy breathing in dogs include:. If you notice that your dog is breathing fast while at rest, or breathing fast while sleeping, they could be experiencing respiratory distress.
Contact your vet if you notice any of the following signs:. A full physical examination will be performed by your vet, to determine whether your dog's breathing issue stems from a problem in the heart, circulatory system, lungs, airway, neck, head, or other area. Your pet's overall general health condition may also be causing an issue. Your vet will need to know about any previous medical issues that your pooch has experienced and may recommend diagnostic tests such as X-rays to check the heart, lungs and abdomen for issues such as lung tumors or broken ribs.
The veterinarian will also watch your dog for any signs of anxiety, stress or other psychological factors that could be causing the fast breathing. Ultimately the underlying cause of your dog's breathing difficulties will determine the best treatment.
Your vet may prescribe pain relief, intravenous fluids, or other medications to help restore your dog to good health.
If your dog is breathing fast due to stress or anxiety, special training with a certified dog behaviorist may be recommended. Rest and oxygen therapy will likely be needed to start your dog along the road to healing. While most dogs will be well enough to be treated at home, in some severe cases hospitalization may be required to monitor the dog's breathing, and to treat the underlying health condition.
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