When a dog suddenly starts panting rapidly for no reason, the first thing to consider is that it is caused by heat dissipation after strenuous exercise. In this case, just take it to a cool place to rest. Secondly, there is the problem of congenital tracheal stenosis, which can only be solved through surgery and tracheal stents, because this is a structural problem. It may also be pathological wheezing, such as upper respiratory tract, heart, lungs, chest, etc. Such problems are serious and complex and need to be taken to the hospital for imaging examinations, virology examinations, etc., and are not suitable for the owner to solve at home. In the end, there may be a foreign object stuck in the throat, and the dog needs to be ventilated immediately. You can consider using the Heimlich maneuver.
1. Heat dissipation after strenuous exercise
When a dog suddenly starts panting rapidly for no reason, you must first consider whether it is caused by hot weather or strenuous exercise. In this case, the dog is panting to help dissipate heat. It will be fine if it rests in a cool place for a while. Be careful not to get heat stroke.
2. Congenital tracheal stenosis
Some dogs have tracheal stenosis, so they will pant more quickly than normal dogs. This situation can only be solved through surgery and tracheal stents, because this is a structural problem.
3. Pathological panting
If the dog is not only panting rapidly, but also accompanied by symptoms such as lack of energy, loss of appetite, and fever, be careful that it is sick. If the dog still has shortness of breath and panting in a quiet state, it may be a disease in the upper respiratory tract, lungs, chest cavity, etc., such as tracheitis, pulmonary edema, pneumothorax, pneumonia, pleural effusion, tumors, etc. It may also be abdominal organ disease or heart problems. If this problem occurs in an elderly dog, the first thing to consider is cardiopulmonary problems, especially heart problems. Secondly, problems such as trachea, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. should be considered.
Such problems are serious and complex and need to be taken to the hospital for imaging examinations, virological examinations, etc. They are not suitable for the owner to solve at home. It is recommended to go to the hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible.
4. Throat stuck by a foreign object
If the puppy suddenly gasps for breath, you need to consider whether there is a foreign object stuck in the throat and trachea. This will also be accompanied by severe coughing, and you need to immediately Ventilate the dog immediately, and if at home, consider using the Heimlich maneuver. If the foreign object cannot be flushed out using the Heimlich maneuver, immediately remove it under the blockage.Puncture the dog's trachea to maintain ventilation. Once the animal is deprived of oxygen for more than 15 minutes, the animal will die, so the unobstructed airway is particularly important in first aid.