Puppy has shortness of breath while sleeping and huffing and puffing

Puppies that have shortness of breath while sleeping may be caused by hot weather, obesity, nightmares, pneumonia, asthma, emphysema, heart disease, etc. If it is caused by hot weather, obesity or nightmares, it is normal to have shortness of breath while sleeping, and the owner generally does not need to worry too much. If it is abnormal shortness of breath, snoring while sleeping, and is accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms, such as precordial pain, difficulty breathing, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the puppy to a regular hospital for treatment in time.

1. Hot weather

If the weather is hot and the body is hot when sleeping, the heat in the body will be expelled from the body through breathing, resulting in shortness of breath and the need to change the surrounding environment, leading to The indoor temperature is around 25℃.

2. Obesity

If the puppy is obese, the fat in the body may compress the respiratory tract while sleeping, causing shortness of breath and difficulty swallowing, and may cause difficulty in swallowing during sleep. It is normal to huff and puff. You need to adjust your eating habits, eat smaller meals more frequently, and avoid overeating. Shortness of breath will gradually subside after weight loss, and generally no medication is needed.

3. Nightmares

If the puppy is often snoozy and sleeps lightly, when the puppy has nightmares, its breathing speed will accelerate. It is a normal physiological phenomenon and does not require special treatment.

4. Pneumonia

It is usually caused by bacterial and viral infections. Symptoms such as cough, sputum production, and shortness of breath will appear. Sometimes it may cause difficulty breathing, resulting in wheezing, and you need to take antiviral and antibiotic drugs under the guidance of a doctor.

5. Asthma

It is a chronic airway disease. The causes include genetics, exposure to polluted environment, etc., which can cause damage to the respiratory tract, affect breathing, and cause wheezing breathing. Medical advice is required. Treatment with aerosolized corticosteroids.

6. Emphysema

If you suffer from emphysema, it will cause lung damage, causing difficulty breathing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, palpitations and other symptoms, which will occur during sleep. The symptoms of dyspnea become more obvious, and you need to follow the doctor's advice to take bronchodilator treatment. In severe cases, surgery is required.

7. Heart disease

If the puppy itself has heart disease, it may cause insufficient blood supply and oxygen supply to the heart muscle, affecting normal breathing and movement, causing shortness of breath and limited movement. The symptoms will be more obvious while sleeping, so you need to listen. The doctor recommended surgical treatment.