Shortness of breath in dogs while sleeping may be caused by hot weather or dreaming. Of course, there are also some dog breeds with short muzzles. Most of them have the problem of shortness of breath while sleeping, such as pugs and French bulldogs. Dogs, these are normal physiological conditions. In addition to the above normal phenomena, dogs who catch colds or suffer from cardiopulmonary diseases may also experience shortness of breath while sleeping. The owner needs to carefully observe the dog's condition if there are any abnormal symptoms, such as abnormal color of the gums or the inside of the eyes. If the color of the conjunctiva is abnormal, etc., it is necessary to take the dog to the pet hospital for examination in time to determine the cause.
1. The weather is hot
In hot summer, if the dog is not provided with heat dissipation and ventilation measures, the dog will have shortness of breath in order to dissipate heat while sleeping. In this regard, owners can use ventilation, fans and other methods to help dogs dissipate heat.
2. Dreaming
While sleeping, dogs may also experience shortness of breath if they dream of some intense scenes or have nightmares. This situation is normal and the owner does not need to worry too much. It lasts for a short time and does not occur frequently.
3. Obesity
If a dog is too obese, a large amount of fat in the body will compress the respiratory tract, causing the dog to have shortness of breath while sleeping. In this case, it is necessary to adjust the dog's diet structure, reduce the intake of fat and protein, and take the dog for more exercise.
4. Colds and colds
If a dog catches a cold and has a large amount of secretions blocking the nasal cavity, it will also cause the dog to have shortness of breath. It will also be accompanied by symptoms such as runny nose and cough. It is recommended to consult a pet doctor in time for medication to avoid aggravation of the condition.
5. Breed reasons
Some dogs have flat faces and short nasal structures, so they breathe more quickly when sleeping, such as pugs and French bulldogs. Dogs breathe heavily.
6. Suffering from cardiopulmonary diseases
If a dog that has not undergone a lot of exercise has shortness of breath while sleeping, the owner should consider whether the dog is suffering from heart disease. Some cardiopulmonary diseases. At this time, the owner needs to observe the color of the dog's gums and whether the conjunctiva on the inner side of the eyelids is white, purple or congested. If there isFor these abnormal manifestations, it is necessary to take the dog to the pet hospital for examination in time to determine the cause.