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What causes dogs to have shortness of breath while sleeping?

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Short breathing in dogs while sleeping may be related to obesity, colds, heart disease and other reasons. First of all, when a dog is overweight, the large amount of fat in its body will compress its respiratory tract, causing it to have shortness of breath. In this case, it is necessary to help the dog lose weight. The fat and protein content in the diet should be reduced, and the dog should be exercised more.

What causes dogs to have shortness of breath while sleeping?

Secondly, if the dog catches a cold and has a large amount of nasal secretions blocked, this situation can also cause If the dog has shortness of breath, the dog needs to be treated with cold medicine in time. Finally, dogs often suffer from shortness of breath when they suffer from congenital heart disease. If you don’t know the cause of your dog’s shortness of breath, it is recommended to take your dog to a pet hospital for diagnosis.

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