{"id":7190,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:54","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:54","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:54","slug":"why-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog taking short shallow breaths?"},"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\/#Why_is_my_dog_taking_short_shallow_breaths\" title=\"Why is my dog taking short shallow breaths?\">Why is my dog taking short shallow breaths?<\/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\/#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><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\/#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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths\/#Why_is_my_dog_stutter_breathing\" title=\"Why is my dog stutter breathing?\">Why is my dog stutter breathing?<\/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\/#Why_is_my_dog_breathing_fast_but_not_panting\" title=\"Why is my dog breathing fast but not panting?\">Why is my dog breathing fast but not panting?<\/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\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths\/#What_does_shallow_breathing_look_like\" title=\"What does shallow breathing look like?\">What does shallow breathing look like?<\/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\/#What_does_shortness_of_breath_in_dogs_look_like\" title=\"What does shortness of breath in dogs look like?\">What does shortness of breath in dogs look like?<\/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\/#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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-taking-short-shallow-breaths\/#Why_is_my_dog_breathing_slightly_fast\" title=\"Why is my dog breathing slightly fast?\">Why is my dog breathing slightly fast?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_taking_short_shallow_breaths\"><\/span>Why is my dog taking short shallow breaths?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several possibilities here including <b>pneumonia, heart disease, a viral infection etc. and it is important we have him seen. Normally, a dog should breathe no more than 30 times a minute when resting. Anything more than this means they may not be getting enough oxygen and we need to intervene.<\/b><\/p>\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><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<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<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=\"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=\"Why_is_my_dog_stutter_breathing\"><\/span>Why is my dog stutter breathing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on her breed, <b>it could be conformational (that&#8217;s is how she is built) or she could have an elongated soft palate that &#8216;flaps&#8217; when she inhales. It could also be a reverse sneeze which can be allergy related. If it continues, worsens or interferes with her breathing, have her examined by your vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_breathing_fast_but_not_panting\"><\/span>Why is my dog breathing fast but not panting?<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=\"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=\"What_does_shallow_breathing_look_like\"><\/span>What does shallow breathing look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Technically, shallow breathing means <b>shorter inhaling and exhaling than normal breathing but with an equal cadence. While in shortness of breath, inhalation is usually much shorter than exhalation, Dr. Gupta says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_shortness_of_breath_in_dogs_look_like\"><\/span>What does shortness of breath in dogs look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Labored Breathing in Dogs (Dyspnea) <b>The chest wall, and sometimes the belly, will move more than is normal when breathing. Nostrils may flare open when breathing. Breathing with an open mouth (but not necessarily panting) Breathing with the elbows sticking out from the body.<\/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><\/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?Why is my dog breathing fast when resting?How do I know if my dog has shallow breathing?Should I be worried if my dog is breathing fast?Why is my dog breathing so shallow and fast?Why is my dog stutter breathing?Why is my dog breathing fast but&#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\/7190"}],"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=7190"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7190\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7190"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7190"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7190"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}