{"id":6543,"date":"2023-07-16T18:00:18","date_gmt":"2023-07-16T18:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths-while-sleeping\/"},"modified":"2023-07-15T12:05:23","modified_gmt":"2023-07-15T12:05:23","slug":"why-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths-while-sleeping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths-while-sleeping\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog taking short shallow breaths 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-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths-while-sleeping\/#Why_is_my_dog_taking_short_shallow_breaths_while_sleeping\" title=\"Why is my dog taking short shallow breaths while sleeping?\">Why is my dog taking short shallow breaths 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-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths-while-sleeping\/#Why_do_dogs_struggle_to_breathe_at_night\" title=\"Why do dogs struggle to breathe at night?\">Why do dogs struggle to breathe at night?<\/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-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths-while-sleeping\/#Why_is_my_dog_breathing_really_shallow\" title=\"Why is my dog breathing really shallow?\">Why is my dog breathing really shallow?<\/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-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths-while-sleeping\/#Why_do_dogs_take_short_breaths_while_sleeping\" title=\"Why do dogs take short breaths while sleeping?\">Why do dogs take short breaths 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-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths-while-sleeping\/#What_causes_shallow_breathing_in_dogs\" title=\"What causes shallow breathing in dogs?\">What causes shallow breathing in dogs?<\/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-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths-while-sleeping\/#Why_does_my_dog_sound_like_he_cant_breathe_when_sleeping\" title=\"Why does my dog sound like he can&#8217;t breathe when sleeping?\">Why does my dog sound like he can&#8217;t breathe when sleeping?<\/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-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths-while-sleeping\/#Why_is_my_dog_hyperventilating_at_night\" title=\"Why is my dog hyperventilating at night?\">Why is my dog hyperventilating at night?<\/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-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths-while-sleeping\/#How_do_I_help_my_dog_who_is_struggling_to_breathe\" title=\"How do I help my dog who is struggling to breathe?\">How do I help my dog who is struggling to breathe?<\/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-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths-while-sleeping\/#What_does_shallow_breathing_mean_in_a_dog\" title=\"What does shallow breathing mean in a dog?\">What does shallow breathing mean in a dog?<\/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-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths-while-sleeping\/#Why_is_my_dog_breathing_so_shallow_and_fast\" title=\"Why is my dog breathing so shallow and fast?\">Why is my dog breathing so shallow and fast?<\/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-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths-while-sleeping\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_shallow_breathing\" title=\"How do I know if my dog has shallow breathing?\">How do I know if my dog has shallow 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\/why-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths-while-sleeping\/#Why_is_my_dog_breathing_fast_when_resting\" title=\"Why is my dog breathing fast when resting?\">Why is my dog breathing fast when resting?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_taking_short_shallow_breaths_while_sleeping\"><\/span>Why is my dog taking short shallow breaths 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=\"Why_do_dogs_struggle_to_breathe_at_night\"><\/span>Why do dogs struggle to breathe at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is often associated with <b>heart disease and lung disease. Other less common causes of dyspnea in dogs are foreign objects, lung cancer, infections such as pneumonia, injuries to the chest wall, kennel cough and allergies. Other diseases of the nose, throat, windpipe, lungs and the diaphragm may also be to blame.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_breathing_really_shallow\"><\/span>Why is my dog breathing really shallow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This <b>could be due to a physical injury or underlying medical condition such as bloat which is a life-threatening condition and needs immediate veterinary treatment. Also on the list is trauma, poisoning and internal injuries which can cause shallow breathing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_take_short_breaths_while_sleeping\"><\/span>Why do dogs take short breaths 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=\"What_causes_shallow_breathing_in_dogs\"><\/span>What causes shallow breathing in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Labored breathing in dogs and cats can be due to an underlying disease, such as <b>lung disease or diseases related to the throat or mouth. Other causes are injury, trauma, and blockages from a foreign body. Excessive panting Panting is a normal function that allows your pet to cool down their internal body temperature.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_sound_like_he_cant_breathe_when_sleeping\"><\/span>Why does my dog sound like he can&#8217;t breathe when sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common causes of sleep apnea in dogs include <b>allergies, being overweight, and obstructions in the dog&#8217;s airway and nasal passages that can cause them to stop breathing. If your dog is overweight, please consider feeding a food for older dogs for the sake of his long-term health!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_hyperventilating_at_night\"><\/span>Why is my dog hyperventilating at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>When a dog gets stressed or anxious, their heart rate increases.<\/b><b>This means that more oxygenated blood is pumping through the body, demanding more oxygen from the system. This results in a dog hyperventilating.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_help_my_dog_who_is_struggling_to_breathe\"><\/span>How do I help my dog who is struggling to breathe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Home remedies for dog breathing problems<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay out of hot and humid environments. Dogs don&#8217;t sweat like we do, meaning they are more prone to breathing problems caused by hot and humid climates.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce excitement or exercise.<\/li>\n<li>CBD.<\/li>\n<li>Antihistamines.<\/li>\n<li>Sterile Nasal drops.<\/li>\n<li>Purchase an oxygen mask for dogs and tank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>01-Jun-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_shallow_breathing_mean_in_a_dog\"><\/span>What does shallow breathing mean in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This <b>could be due to a physical injury or underlying medical condition such as bloat which is a life-threatening condition and needs immediate veterinary treatment. Also on the list is trauma, poisoning and internal injuries which can cause shallow breathing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_breathing_so_shallow_and_fast\"><\/span>Why is my dog breathing so shallow and fast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No matter which breed your dog is, fast breathing <b>could be a sign that your pooch is suffering from an illness or injury that requires urgent veterinary care. A few potential causes of fast or heavy breathing in dogs include: Asthma. Lung Diseases such as cancer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_shallow_breathing\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog has shallow breathing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What are the signs of labored breathing in dogs?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exercise intolerance (most notably, when you take them for a walk)<\/li>\n<li>Persistent cough, especially at night.<\/li>\n<li>An increased respiratory rate x26gt; 40 bpm.<\/li>\n<li>Stretching the neck out to breathe.<\/li>\n<li>An unusually hoarse sounding bark.<\/li>\n<li>Sighs of anxiety such as restlessness or pacing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_breathing_fast_when_resting\"><\/span>Why is my dog breathing fast when 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><\/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<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my dog taking short shallow breaths while sleeping?Why do dogs struggle to breathe at night?Why is my dog breathing really shallow?Why do dogs take short breaths while sleeping?What causes shallow breathing in dogs?Why does my dog sound like he can&#8217;t breathe when sleeping?Why is my dog hyperventilating at night?How do&#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":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6543","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6543"}],"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=6543"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6543\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":200561,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6543\/revisions\/200561"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6543"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6543"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6543"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}