{"id":6402,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-breathe-so-fast-while-sleeping\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:48","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:48","slug":"why-does-my-dog-breathe-so-fast-while-sleeping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-breathe-so-fast-while-sleeping\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my dog breathe so fast while sleeping?"},"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\/why-does-my-dog-breathe-so-fast-while-sleeping\/#Why_does_my_dog_breathe_so_fast_while_sleeping\" title=\"Why does my dog breathe so fast while sleeping?\">Why does my dog breathe so fast while sleeping?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-breathe-so-fast-while-sleeping\/#How_fast_should_a_dog_breathe_while_sleeping\" title=\"How fast should a dog breathe while sleeping?\">How fast should a dog breathe while sleeping?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-breathe-so-fast-while-sleeping\/#Should_I_be_worried_if_my_dog_is_breathing_fast\" title=\"Should I be worried if my dog is breathing fast?\">Should I be worried if my dog is breathing fast?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-breathe-so-fast-while-sleeping\/#Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_breathe_fast_while_sleeping\" title=\"Is it normal for dogs to breathe fast while sleeping?\">Is it normal for dogs to breathe fast while sleeping?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-breathe-so-fast-while-sleeping\/#Why_is_my_dog_taking_short_quick_breaths\" title=\"Why is my dog taking short quick breaths?\">Why is my dog taking short quick breaths?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-breathe-so-fast-while-sleeping\/#How_many_breaths_per_minute_is_normal_for_a_sleeping_dog\" title=\"How many breaths per minute is normal for a sleeping dog?\">How many breaths per minute is normal for a sleeping dog?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-breathe-so-fast-while-sleeping\/#Why_is_my_dog_breathing_fast_while_resting\" title=\"Why is my dog breathing fast while resting?\">Why is my dog breathing fast while resting?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-breathe-so-fast-while-sleeping\/#Why_is_my_dog_breathing_slightly_fast\" title=\"Why is my dog breathing slightly fast?\">Why is my dog breathing slightly fast?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-breathe-so-fast-while-sleeping\/#Why_is_my_dog_taking_short_rapid_breaths\" title=\"Why is my dog taking short rapid breaths?\">Why is my dog taking short rapid breaths?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-breathe-so-fast-while-sleeping\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_breathing_weird\" title=\"Why does my dog keep breathing weird?\">Why does my dog keep breathing weird?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-breathe-so-fast-while-sleeping\/#Why_is_my_dog_breathing_so_fast_while_sleeping\" title=\"Why is my dog breathing so fast while sleeping?\">Why is my dog breathing so fast while sleeping?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-breathe-so-fast-while-sleeping\/#How_many_breaths_per_minute_is_too_much_for_a_dog\" title=\"How many breaths per minute is too much for a dog?\">How many breaths per minute is too much for a dog?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-breathe-so-fast-while-sleeping\/#How_do_you_know_if_my_dog_is_breathing_normally\" title=\"How do you know if my dog is breathing normally?\">How do you know if my dog is breathing normally?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_breathe_so_fast_while_sleeping\"><\/span>Why does my dog breathe so fast while sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs that are breathing fast while sleeping <b>may be experiencing exciting dreams, sinus congestion, allergies, or pain. Additionally, some dog breeds naturally breathe more quickly. Concerned pet owners should contact a veterinarian if their dog begins wheezing, drooling, or panting during sleep.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_should_a_dog_breathe_while_sleeping\"><\/span>How fast should a dog breathe while sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is a normal resting\/sleeping breathing rate for dogs and cats? In general, all dogs and cats, with or without heart disease, have a breathing rate of between <b>15-30 breaths every minute. Lower rates are even possible and are no cause for concern as long as your pet is otherwise healthy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_be_worried_if_my_dog_is_breathing_fast\"><\/span>Should I be worried if my dog is breathing fast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Fast breathing in dogs may indicate a number of conditions, injuries or illnesses and should be evaluated by your veterinarian as soon as possible. Some potential causes include: Asthma. Breed characteristics (squish-faced breeds may be more prone to breathing problems)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_breathe_fast_while_sleeping\"><\/span>Is it normal for dogs to breathe fast while sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs that are breathing fast while sleeping may be experiencing exciting dreams, sinus congestion, allergies, or pain. Additionally, <b>some dog breeds naturally breathe more quickly. Concerned pet owners should contact a veterinarian if their dog begins wheezing, drooling, or panting during sleep.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_taking_short_quick_breaths\"><\/span>Why is my dog taking short quick breaths?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why Taking Short Quick Breaths Occurs in Dogs <b>When your dog&#8217;s heart is failing to pump enough blood to their organs, especially the lungs, it can cause less oxygen to circulate through the organs and lead your dog to breathe faster.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_breaths_per_minute_is_normal_for_a_sleeping_dog\"><\/span>How many breaths per minute is normal for a sleeping dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs that are breathing fast while sleeping may be experiencing exciting dreams, sinus congestion, allergies, or pain. Additionally, <b>some dog breeds naturally breathe more quickly. Concerned pet owners should contact a veterinarian if their dog begins wheezing, drooling, or panting during sleep.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_breathing_fast_while_resting\"><\/span>Why is my dog breathing fast while resting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>When a dog&#8217;s heart starts to fail his body is not circulating enough oxygen, and rapid breathing develops to counteract the lower levels of oxygen in circulation. Breathing can also quicken due to fluid build-up on the lungs and compression of the lungs due to an enlarged liver and\/or fluid in the abdomen.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_breathing_slightly_fast\"><\/span>Why is my dog breathing slightly fast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When dogs are breathing unusually fast, they are said to be suffering from tachypnea. Causes of tachypnea include <b>lower-respiratory issues such as bronchitis or fluid on the lungs and non-respiratory issues such as anaemia, heart disease and bloat<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_taking_short_rapid_breaths\"><\/span>Why is my dog taking short rapid breaths?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rapid breathing in dogs <b>may simply be down to excitement or exercise. Dogs may also pant when they&#8217;re in fear, stressed or hot. Panting is one of the most important ways a dog thermoregulates. But beware, heavy or rapid breathing is an early sign of heat stroke and should be closely monitored.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_breathing_weird\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep breathing weird?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Usually caused by lung and respiratory problems, breathing problems can also be indicative of other problems such as obesity, heartworms, tumours, heart problems, allergies, or injury and trauma. When your dog has difficulty breathing, you may notice fast, laboured breaths, a wide-open mouth and an extended tongue.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_breathing_so_fast_while_sleeping\"><\/span>Why is my dog breathing so fast while sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs that are breathing fast while sleeping <b>may be experiencing exciting dreams, sinus congestion, allergies, or pain. Additionally, some dog breeds naturally breathe more quickly. Concerned pet owners should contact a veterinarian if their dog begins wheezing, drooling, or panting during sleep.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_breaths_per_minute_is_too_much_for_a_dog\"><\/span>How many breaths per minute is too much for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs and cats have a normal resting respiratory rate with breaths per minute ranging between the mid-teens to mid-20s. In general, a resting respiratory rate over <b>35-40 breaths per minute is considered abnormal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_my_dog_is_breathing_normally\"><\/span>How do you know if my dog is breathing normally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Normal<\/b><\/p>\n<li>You should not be able to hear your pet breathe at all (except when panting).<\/li>\n<li>The act of breathing is for the most part performed by the chest wall; it should move in and out easily and rhythmically to and fro during respiration in an effortless way; each breath should look the same as the last.<\/li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my dog breathe so fast while sleeping?How fast should a dog breathe while sleeping?Should I be worried if my dog is breathing fast?Is it normal for dogs to breathe fast while sleeping?Why is my dog taking short quick breaths?How many breaths per minute is normal for a sleeping dog?Why is&#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":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6402"}],"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=6402"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6402\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6402"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6402"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6402"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}