What To Do if Your Dog is Hyperventilating

A dog breathing heavily after exercise or when excited is normal. But if your dog is hyperventilating for a prolonged period of time or for no reason, she may need veterinary care.

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Kate Basedow, LVT
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A dog might be hyperventilating due to any number of reasons.
It can be easy to mistake a hyperventilating dog for one who is panting normally. If you see your dog breathing heavily, keep a close eye to make sure their respiratory rate returns to normal once they’ve settled down and cooled off. Credit: Faba-Photograhpy | Getty Images

Dogs naturally breathe faster when they are hot, excited, or recovering from exercise, but persistent rapid breathing can sometimes signal a more serious problem. Knowing the difference between normal panting and true hyperventilation can help you recognize when your dog needs veterinary attention.

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Kate Basedow, LVT
Kate Basedow, LVT
Kate Basedow, LVT is a long-time dog enthusiast. She grew up training and showing dogs, and is active in a variety of dog sports. She earned her Bachelors Degree in English from Cornell University in 2013, and became a licensed veterinary technician in New York in 2017. She has been writing professionally about dogs for most of her life, and has earned multiple awards from the Dog Writers' Association of America. Kate currently has three dogs at home, as well as a cat, two zebra finches, and six ducks.

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