1. The ambient temperature is too high
Dogs have poor heat dissipation ability. If the surrounding temperature is relatively high and cannot dissipate heat through the skin, they will lower their body temperature by opening their mouths and panting, just like asthma. It is a normal physiological phenomenon and does not require special treatment.
2. Vigorous exercise
If the dog has just finished exercising and has underdeveloped sweat glands, it will not be able to dissipate heat quickly after exercise and will dissipate heat by panting. This is a normal phenomenon. No medication is required.
3. Allergy
If you are allergic to the pollen and dust around you, you may have an allergic reaction after inhaling it, causing symptoms such as wheezing, skin itching, redness and swelling. Antihistamine medications can be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
4. Asthma
It is a chronic airway disease that is prone to recurring symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing. It needs to be treated with glucocorticoids and aminophylline according to the doctor's advice.
5. Pneumonia
It is mainly caused by bacterial and viral infection of the lung mucosa, which can cause damage to the lung mucosa, causing symptoms such as shortness of breath, loss of appetite, chest pain, and wheezing. It's like asthma. You need to take antibiotics and antiviral medications as directed by your doctor.
6. Emphysema
It may be caused by bronchial obstructive ventilation dysfunction, genetics and other reasons, which can lead to lung damage, tumors, accompanied by sputum and weight loss. Symptoms such as heart palpitations and headaches may affect normal breathing and cause panting in severe cases. Surgical lung volume reduction surgery needs to be performed under the operation of a doctor to reduce damage to lung tissue.
During treatment, indoor air circulation needs to be maintained, and the room needs to be disinfected regularly to avoid bacterial contamination and affect disease control.