Why is my dog breathing heavy?

Dogs take between ten and thirty breaths a minute, depending on their size. Get to know what your dog’s everyday breathing and panting looks like so you’ll more quickly notice suspicious changes. Some common reasons dogs pant heavily include: Heatstroke or poisoning. It’s normal for a dog to start breathing harder or panting after exertion. read more

When a dog is at rest they will normally breathe around 10 to 30 times a minute. If the dog is breathing heavily but is not hot or tired, this could be a sign of an underlying problem. If a dog has rapid, labored or noisy breathing, he should be taken to a veterinarian. read more

Heartworms Can Cause Heavy Breathing In Dogs. Heartworms are a thread-like parasitic worm that infest your dog's heart and lungs. They are spread by mosquito bites. If your dog's heartworm infestation becomes severe, he could exhibit heavy breathing symptoms. He might also cough, cough up blood phlegm, and retain fluid in his abdomen. read more