My 3-month-old puppy is breathing heavily. What should I do?

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I had a sleepless night so I fell asleep in the middle of the day and woke up in the middle of the night and when I woke up I went to check on my 3 months old puppy who is locked at the yard in nighttime, when I went to check on him and bring him upstairs to my room I noticed some heavy breathing but he seems fine other than that, he is now sleeping in my room with ac on and I don't know what to do since my parents are sleeping and the closest open vet is miles away. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 6 days old | 21 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Hi, a puppy of 3 months old is too young o be left alone at night outside. i suggest bringing him in and keeping him in a crate to keep him comfortable. Make sure he has plenty of cool water and is an a controlled climate. Keeping him inside where it is cool is better for him. I would keep an eye on his breathing, and the color of his gums. They should be pink like a human's gums, not pale or blue. if they are pale or bluish he is having trouble breathing and needs to see a vet as soon as possible or he could die. You can also take his temperature. A dog's temperature should be between 99.5-102.5F. If it is higher, he needs to be cooled off with cool water until you can get to a vet for medications. If it is lower, then he needs warmth. Either way, a too low or high temperature is cause for a trip to the vet when your vet opens. Good luck, i hope this helps!

My 3-month-old puppy is breathing heavily. What should I do?

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