My dog breathes fast from her stomach while sleeping and honks.

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I am kind of worried about my dog. Well my dog is sleeping I have measured her breath per minute, it's 74 and that seems high. She hates toys and never plays so I know it's not panting from exercise. And what I've noticed is that it seems to be her lower stomach that's doing the breathing versus I guess her chest. To be honest I prefer her to not be on the grass a whole lot because even walking out to go potty she does this weird hacking Goose honking thing. I don't know what that is. Thank you! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | 15.7 lbs

Stephanie Echols, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Without seeing Chloe it is hard to say what is going on. That is a rapid respiratory rate for a sleeping dog. The goose honk is likely a collapsing trachea. This is common in small dogs and there is no cure. The tracheal rings collapse on itself and is common as small dogs age. I recommend taking Chloe to a vet to listen to her heart and lungs and take radiographs of her chest to find out the cause of the high respiratory rate. Good luck and kisses to Chloe!

My dog breathes fast from her stomach while sleeping and honks.

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