The dog has a fast heartbeat and shortness of breath.

Dogs may experience symptoms of rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath for a variety of reasons, including strenuous exercise or stress and anxiety, high temperature or obesity, bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, and coronary atherosclerotic heart disease. For different reasons, corresponding treatment measures need to be taken, such as drug treatment, aerosol inhalation, etc. During the treatment period, the dog needs to rest in bed and avoid strenuous exercise to avoid aggravating the condition.

1. Vigorous exercise or nervousness and anxiety

When a dog is exercising or nervous, his heartbeat will speed up and his breathing will become rapid. This is a normal physiological response that helps the dog's body adapt to this state. If the dog is in an emotional state such as anxiety or fear, it may also have symptoms of rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath.

2. High temperature or obesity

When the temperature is high, dogs may have symptoms of rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath. This is because high temperatures make it difficult for a dog’s body to dissipate heat, and an accelerated heartbeat helps increase blood circulation and speed up heat dissipation. Obese dogs have a heavier burden on their hearts and are prone to symptoms of rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath.

3. Bronchitis

It is usually caused by physical stimulation and microbial infection. Symptoms include cough, sputum, etc. As the disease progresses, the bronchus will expand. Affects normal breathing, causing difficulty breathing and changes in heart rate. You need to take glucocorticoids and cough-relieving and phlegm-reducing medications as directed by your doctor.

4. Pneumonia

This disease is caused by bacterial and viral infection, which can cause damage to lung tissue, affect normal respiratory function, and lead to changes in breathing speed. If not improved in time, it may Can affect normal heartbeat. It is necessary to follow the doctor's advice and use intravenous infusion of antibiotics and antiviral drug treatment. By actively cooperating with the doctor's treatment, the lung tissue damage can be alleviated.

5. Asthma

If the dog itself suffers from asthma, exposure to allergens will cause an asthma attack, resulting in mouth breathing and shortness of breath. If not improved in time, it may It affects the heartbeat, causing it to speed up. Medical treatment with nebulized corticosteroids and β2-receptor agonists is required as directed by your doctor.

6. Coronary atherosclerotic heart disease

The package is age, lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating habitsCaused by habits and other reasons, it can lead to stenosis and occlusion of the coronary artery lumen, causing chest tightness, shortness of breath, chest pain and other symptoms. In severe cases, it can cause myocardial ischemia and insufficient oxygen supply, causing rapid heartbeat and difficulty breathing. You can take nitrates and cyclooxygenase inhibitors as directed by your doctor. In severe cases, surgery may be required under the supervision of a doctor.

During the treatment, the dog should rest in bed and not run, otherwise it will easily cause damage to the heart and affect the recovery time of the disease.