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Why is my dog panting when it's not hot? Is it an ear infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Female | spayed | 5 years and 6 months old

My dog has been panting for the past hour, calm panting though. It's not hot and she has water so why? She does have an ear infection so maybe that?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 15th, 2016

An ear infection can cause panting, because of the pain and discomfort, it is possible that this is causing this. If the ear is not under treatment, I recommend taking her to the vet and get the infection treated.

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    Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

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    Panting is a quite generic sign. It can be caused by pain/discomfort but not so commonly an ear infection (unless very severe) can cause such an acute pain. Stress and respiratory problems can cause panting as well. A check up at your vets will clarify the underlying cause. Ear infection can be treated anyway and if already on treatment the efficacy of it could be checked and eventually modify.

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