1. The weather is hot
The cooling system of dogs is relatively poor. If the weather is hot, they will dissipate heat by breathing with their mouths open, and they will have shortness of breath. This is a normal phenomenon and needs to be adjusted indoors. The temperature is maintained at around 25°C, and no medication is required.
2. Bad sleeping posture
If the dog often sleeps on its stomach, it may press on the chest, affecting normal breathing, leading to poor breathing and rapid breathing. The sleeping position needs to be adjusted.
3. Pregnancy
Under normal circumstances, a dog’s breathing is relatively stable when sleeping. If it is a female dog and is pregnant, it will cause the abdomen to increase, and It may oppress other surrounding organs, resulting in shortness of breath. This is a normal phenomenon and the dog's physical condition should be observed at all times.
4. Colds
Mainly caused by bacterial and viral infections, symptoms such as cough, sputum, runny nose, and sneezing will appear. If the secretions in the nasal cavity continue to increase, it will not Timely cleaning may block the nasal cavity and cause shortness of breath. You need to rinse it with running water and take antibiotics and antiviral drugs as directed by your doctor.
5. Heart disease
If the dog itself suffers from heart disease, there will be insufficient blood supply and oxygen supply to the myocardium, resulting in shortness of breath and precordial pain. , need to perform surgical treatment under the operation of a doctor.
6. Lung tumors
Most are benign tumors. As the tumors continue to grow, they may compress the lungs, damage the respiratory system, cause difficulty breathing, and cause difficulty in breathing during sleep. When the symptoms become more obvious, tumor resection can be performed under the doctor's supervision.