{"id":5015,"date":"2022-04-03T13:13:38","date_gmt":"2022-04-03T13:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-cant-breathe\/"},"modified":"2022-04-04T10:50:37","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T10:50:37","slug":"what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-cant-breathe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-cant-breathe\/","title":{"rendered":"What do you do if your dog can\u2019t breathe?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-cant-breathe\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_cant_breathe\" title=\"What do you do if your dog can\u2019t breathe?\">What do you do if your dog can\u2019t breathe?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-cant-breathe\/#Why_is_my_dog_acting_like_he_cant_breathe\" title=\"Why is my dog acting like he can\u2019t breathe?\">Why is my dog acting like he can\u2019t breathe?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-cant-breathe\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_is_gasping_for_air\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog is gasping for air?\">What does it mean when a dog is gasping for air?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-cant-breathe\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_is_having_trouble_breathing\" title=\"How do you know if your dog is having trouble breathing?\">How do you know if your dog is having trouble breathing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-cant-breathe\/#How_can_I_help_my_dog_breathe_better_at_home\" title=\"How can I help my dog breathe better at home?\">How can I help my dog breathe better at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-cant-breathe\/#Is_my_dog_hyperventilating\" title=\"Is my dog hyperventilating?\">Is my dog hyperventilating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-cant-breathe\/#Why_is_my_dog_coughing_like_something_is_stuck\" title=\"Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck?\">Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-cant-breathe\/#Why_is_my_dog_making_weird_noises\" title=\"Why is my dog making weird noises?\">Why is my dog making weird noises?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-cant-breathe\/#How_do_I_know_my_dog_is_dying\" title=\"How do I know my dog is dying?\">How do I know my dog is dying?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-cant-breathe\/#How_fast_does_a_dog_breathe\" title=\"How fast does a dog breathe?\">How fast does a dog breathe?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-cant-breathe\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_to_help_her_breathing\" title=\"What can I give my dog to help her breathing?\">What can I give my dog to help her breathing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-cant-breathe\/#How_do_you_clear_a_dogs_lungs\" title=\"How do you clear a dog\u2019s lungs?\">How do you clear a dog\u2019s lungs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-cant-breathe\/#How_do_you_deal_with_struggling_to_breathe\" title=\"How do you deal with struggling to breathe?\">How do you deal with struggling to breathe?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_cant_breathe\"><\/span>What do you do if your dog can\u2019t breathe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs with severe difficulty breathing difficulties may require supplemental oxygen, which will involve a stay at a veterinary hospital. Medication to help your dog breathe (e.g., bronchodilators, steroidal anti-inflammatories) may be given. Heart medications may be needed if your dog has a heart condition.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-acting-like-he-can-t-breathe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_acting_like_he_cant_breathe\"><\/span>Why is my dog acting like he can\u2019t breathe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It sounds like the dog is trying to inhale a sneeze, and it is therefore known as reverse sneezing. Reverse sneezing is often caused by irritation of the palate\/laryngeal area. It causes a spasm in the muscles of the pharynx. Reverse sneezing is characterized by honking, hacking or snorting sounds (gasping inwards).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-is-gasping-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_is_gasping_for_air\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog is gasping for air?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fresh air and exercise often excite your dog, and he may pull at this leash or pant heavily in excitement. This type of behavior may cause a spasm of the soft palate leading to gasping for air and honking noises.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-having-trouble\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_is_having_trouble_breathing\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog is having trouble breathing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When your dog has difficulty breathing, you may notice fast, laboured breaths, a wide open mouth and an extended tongue. You may also notice pale or bluish gums, panting, or your dog coughing a foamy, frothy liquid.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WOQaLAGOH6c\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-help-my-dog-breathe-better-at-home\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_dog_breathe_better_at_home\"><\/span>How can I help my dog breathe better at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Run a humidifier: A humidifier will loosen and eventually reduce the amount of mucous in your dog\u2019s lungs. A cold-moisture humidifier works best to add moisture to the air in your house. Consider adding a few drops of lavender or eucalyptus oil to the humidifier to make it easier for your dog to breathe indoors.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-my-dog-hyperventilating\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_my_dog_hyperventilating\"><\/span>Is my dog hyperventilating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hyperventilation is typically recognized with open mouth breathing or panting that doesn\u2019t stop or have a normal reason for occurrence. This rapid breathing pattern is usually audible to a pet owner and the dog may drool since the mouth has been open for so long and the dog hasn\u2019t swallowed.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-coughing-like-something-is\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_coughing_like_something_is_stuck\"><\/span>Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is hacking away or constantly making noises that make it sound like they are choking on something, they may have a case of kennel cough, or canine infectious tracheobronchitis.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-making-weird-noises\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_making_weird_noises\"><\/span>Why is my dog making weird noises?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs sometimes make strange honking sounds, called reverse sneezes. Does your dog ever make a weird sound that\u2019s like a combination of hacking, gagging, honking, snorting, and hiccuping all in one?\u00a0 These short-lived episodes are typically caused by spasming triggered by irritation of the dog\u2019s throat and soft palate.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O5Ipfq3tGno\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-know-my-dog-is-dying\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_my_dog_is_dying\"><\/span>How do I know my dog is dying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a dog is dying, they may experience difficulty breathing, and their breathing may become shallow. You may also notice that your dog seems to struggle to catch their breath, and their breathing may be uneven. The time between each inhale and exhale may become longer.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-fast-does-a-dog-breathe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_does_a_dog_breathe\"><\/span>How fast does a dog breathe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A typical healthy dog will take between 15 to 35 breaths per minute while at rest. (Naturally, while exercising, your pooch will breathe much more quickly). So, anything above 40 breaths per minute while your dog is at rest is considered abnormal and certainly worth investigating.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-give-my-dog-to-help-her-breathing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_to_help_her_breathing\"><\/span>What can I give my dog to help her breathing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By adding just a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to your dog\u2019s water bowl, you\u2019ll be giving him a an easy and effective way to lap up better breath. Apple cider vinegar has a high concentration of malic and acetic acid which helps kill the bacteria that causes bad breath.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-clear-a-dog-s-lungs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_clear_a_dogs_lungs\"><\/span>How do you clear a dog\u2019s lungs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coupage is a technique that can be performed by veterinary staff and pet owners to help clear secretions from the lungs. Coupage is performed by striking the chest gently but firmly with cupped hands.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HrAog2iCP1I\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-deal-with-struggling-to-breathe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_deal_with_struggling_to_breathe\"><\/span>How do you deal with struggling to breathe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are nine home treatments you can use to alleviate your shortness of breath:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Pursed-lip breathing. Share on Pinterest.<\/li>\n<li>Sitting forward. Share on Pinterest.<\/li>\n<li>Sitting forward supported by a table.<\/li>\n<li>Standing with supported back.<\/li>\n<li>Standing with supported arms.<\/li>\n<li>Sleeping in a relaxed position.<\/li>\n<li>Diaphragmatic breathing.<\/li>\n<li>Using a fan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What do you do if your dog can\u2019t breathe?Why is my dog acting like he can\u2019t breathe?What does it mean when a dog is gasping for air?How do you know if your dog is having trouble breathing?How can I help my dog breathe better at home?Is my dog hyperventilating?Why is my dog&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5015"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5015"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5015\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29291,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5015\/revisions\/29291"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5015"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5015"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5015"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}