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Is 30 breaths per minute okay for my 6-year-old pug's breathing?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | spayed | 6 years and 6 months old | 14.5 lbs

Hi can you please tell me is 30 breaths a minute an okay breathing rate for a 6.8kg 61/2 year old pug ?

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

Veterinarian

Published on August 17th, 2017

Yes that would be completely normal, as long as there is no increase respiratory effort, abdominal breathing and excessive respiratory sounds (more than a pug would normally do!). Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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    Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

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    30 breaths per minute would be considered in the normal respiratory rate range for a dog. We normally consider 10-35 breaths per minute normal if there is not increased respiratory effort/difficulty breathing. You can read more about normal respiratory rate and other baseline values at http://www.vetstreet.com/dr-marty-becker/what-is-normal-dog-temperature-heart-rate-and-respiration

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