Dogs that keep panting, breathing quickly and sticking out their tongues may be caused by excessive ambient temperature, strenuous exercise, respiratory diseases, etc. In this case, it is recommended that the owner first observe whether the dog has other abnormalities. If everything is normal, it may be because the surrounding temperature is too high or the dog has just finished exercising and is vomiting in order to dissipate excess heat in the body. The tongue gasping behavior is normal. If your dog is also depressed, sneezing, and has a runny nose, it may be suffering from a respiratory disease. It is recommended to seek medical treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition.
1. The ambient temperature is too high
Since the dog’s sweat glands are underdeveloped, the body cannot dissipate heat. Therefore, when the surrounding environment temperature is too high, in order to dissipate excess heat in the body, the dog will continue to Tongue sticking out, rapid breathing. This is normal. It is recommended that the owner take the dog to a cool and ventilated place to rest as soon as possible and feed it a small amount of clean drinking water.
2. Vigorous exercise
After strenuous exercise, a dog’s breathing will become very rapid, and it may also pant continuously, especially short-nosed dogs such as Pug. , the performance may be more obvious. This is a relatively normal situation. Generally, the dog can return to normal after letting it rest for a period of time. However, owners should also pay attention to allowing their dogs to exercise in an appropriate amount, and never exercise excessively, otherwise it will cause joint damage and affect the healthy development of the dog.
3. Suffering from respiratory diseases
When a dog suffers from respiratory diseases, such as asthma, pneumonia or bronchitis, it will have shortness of breath and may also It is accompanied by symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and breath sounds. If you find that your dog has the above symptoms, it is recommended to take your dog to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time. Otherwise, as the condition worsens, your dog's panting may become more and more serious.