Boxer is panting and breathing fast while lying down. Is it serious?

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Hi My female boxer is almost 2 and the past few days I have noticed her breathing to be a little different. Sometimes she is panting other times she is breathing at a fast rate while laying down and sometimes she is completely normal. Is this a problem to worry about or nothing at all? Thanks! Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | spayed | 1 year and 7 months old | 40 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

If her breathing looks labored (fast and difficult to breath usually with abdominal effort and sometimes a stretched neck) then this is an emergency. I would take her to your nearest emergency clinic. If the fast breathing is more of a pant with minimal effort then it might not be a huge issue. I would watch her closely to see if the panting is at appropriate times like after getting excited or coming in from outside or seeing new people as panting is a normal response to these type of events. If not, then I would definitely have your vet look at her. If the panting continues or if you are unsure whether she is labored breathing then I would have your vet look at her. Your vet will be able to listen to her heart and lungs and even doing chest X-rays if needed. I hope this helps!

Boxer is panting and breathing fast while lying down. Is it serious?

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