Why does my dog breathe so heavily and struggle to recover after exercise?

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I have a bulldog mixed with pit. He has came in from outside now three times panting & breathing so heavy to point where he is laying on floor for almost a hour until he can catch his breath. Some ppl say bc he maybe running to much tiring his self out. But I have seen him do that before and hes never breath this hard from playing to much.I have met a person at the dog park we go to and her dog has a heart problem and she breaths heavy But mine breath Heavier than her when he does this... Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 9 months old | 70 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

If he seems to be breathing heavier than normal then he should be examined by a vet to determine the cause. Your vet can take a chest x-ray to evaluate his heart and lungs. It is not normal for a dog to breath heavy for an hour after exercise so I think you should definitely have him evaluated by a vet.

Why does my dog breathe so heavily and struggle to recover after exercise?

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