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My 2-month-old Golden puppy breathes fast and pants. Is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 30 days old | 10 lbs

I have a 2 month old Golden retriever puppy whose breathing really fast. She's sleeping right now, but she's restless and when she wakes up she constantly pants. I may be overreacting, but I want to be sure.

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 3rd, 2018

This is probably normal for your puppy but if you are concerned then I would recommend having her examined by your veterinarian. It is always wise to have the heart and lungs of a new pup examined to make sure everything is as it should be. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

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