![]() ![]() Panting can also be down to general respiratory problems. Transport your dog to a vet immediately for emergency care and keep them cool on the way by cranking up the A/C. ![]() If these symptoms develop, you should move your dog into a cool location out of the sun as soon as possible and give them some water if needed.Ī light, wet sheet can be placed over them. Other signs can include drooling, glazed eyes and wobbly walking. When a dog is suffering from heatstroke, they will pant extremely heavily and may seem weaker. Or when a dog is locked inside a car on a hot day. For example, when a dog is left outside with no source of shade or water. However, dogs are not machines and, like humans, they can suffer from heatstroke if they remain in warm situations for elongated periods. HeatstrokeĪs we mentioned in the cooling down section, dogs pant to get fresh cool air into their bodies. This is especially common in geriatric dogs who have joint disease. For example, if they are panting a lot for no apparent reason in the middle of the night, it could be because they are in pain and are having trouble getting to sleep as a result. However, panting can be a tell-tale sign that your dog is in pain if panting at inappropriate times. The unfortunate truth is that animals are very good at hiding pain, making it all the harder for us owners to spot it when we need to. Underlying issues such as a collapsed trachea and elongated soft palate mean that their air exchange is less efficient and they are more prone to developing low oxygen. Because of their flat faces and narrow upper respiratory tracts, they cannot breathe and pant as effectively as other breeds, making them more at risk of overheating. Unfortunately, these types of dogs struggle with breathing problems due to their basic anatomy. These breeds include pugs, boxers, and French bulldogs. Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome is common in Brachycephalic dog breeds, recognizing their flat faces and squashed noses. Now moving on to potential medical issues can be indicated by panting, with the first being Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome or BOAS. Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome Common times to see this behavior are during fireworks night when dogs are afraid of the loud bangs or perhaps when your little buddy realizes it is time to go to the vet. These include whining, yawning, shaking, pacing, hiding, and licking lips. You can often differentiate between natural (physiological) panting and behavioral panting by the series of symptoms that tend to come with the latter. This is usually called ‘behavioral panting’. They’re Feeling Anxious Or Stressedĭogs are also known to pant when they are stressed or feeling anxious. Those who have a more challenging time staying cool, such as obese dogs and brachycephalics, will pant more often than their peers. Therefore, panting is by definition, a natural process. The evaporation process cools the body down and helps to regulate the dog’s body temperature. The panting process allows them to move hot air out of their mouths, replacing it with cool outside air, evaporating water off their tongue, in their mouth, and in their throat. While dogs can sweat through the bottom of their paws, this is not enough to cool down dramatically. Therefore, their bodies must come up with different ways to cool down. Unlike human beings, dogs cannot sweat through their skin, largely down their thick fur coats. ![]() The most common reason for a dog to pant is that they need to cool down. Therefore, we are going to run through all the key causes of canine panting: 1. As mentioned above, dogs pant for a whole host of different reasons, both biological and reasons that can indicate a health issue. ![]()
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