Often they are the result of chocolate or raisin ingestion, swallowing dangerous plants, or licking things like antifreeze, rat poison or slug and snail killer. Poisonings are one of the most common emergencies our vets and vet nurses see. PoisoningĪbnormal panting may be a signal your dog has been poisoned or has suffered an allergic reaction.
Urgent action is required to treat this condition, as heat-related illnesses can kill pets in as little as 15 minutes.
Faster, heavier panting is one of the earliest and most common signs of heat stroke in dogs.
Heat stroke is a potentially fatal condition which occurs when a dog’s temperature rises to a dangerous level. There are a number of conditions which list abnormal, heavy or excessive panting as a symptom. If your dog seems to be struggling to get his breath or there is a change in the colour of his tongue or gums call your vet immediately or, out of hours, your nearest Vets Now pet emergency service.īook an appointment Excessive panting in dogs may be an indication of a more serious health risk Why do dogs pant? This is especially the case if they’re panting at a time that seems unusual, are in discomfort, or their panting sounds louder or harsher than normal. If your dog is panting and restless, keeps panting, is panting abnormally, or is panting and shaking, it could be the first sign of something more serious. If you’re worried your dog is panting because they are too hot and want to cool him down, check out our vet’s tips on In the vast majority of cases, a dog panting is a normal sign of being excited, hot or just taking a breather from exercising. Unlike humans, dogs aren’t able to regulate their temperature using sweat so instead, they pant to circulate cool air through their bodies and to evaporate water from the mouth and upper respiratory tract.
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