Why is my senior Golden Doodle panting heavily while resting?

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Our 13 year old 80 lb Golden Doodle sometimes breathes heavily and pants even when resting. He has arthritis and takes Metacam for it, but otherwise seems healthy.

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there. Breathing hard or panting at rest can be due to a number of different things. Some common possibilities in an older dog would include hypothyroidism, Cushing's disease, liver problems, or heart disease. It's also possible that he's simply hot, or that he is somewhat painful or uncomfortable due to his arthritis. I would recommend taking him to the vet for an exam when you are able to. Your veterinarian can do blood work to check for these problems and get him started on appropriate treatment if any abnormalities are found.

Why is my senior Golden Doodle panting heavily while resting?

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