My dog is breathing fast while resting. Should I call the vet?

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Hi. My dog is breathing so fast. I’m really worried. Pet's info: Dog | Shihpoo | Female | unspayed

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Dogs can breathe quickly for a number of different reasons, including normal changes in their stress or anxiety level, or more concerning problems, such as heart failure, pain, lung disease or others. While at rest, dogs should take between 15-25 breaths per minute. If Chubbie is breathing much faster than this or is having difficulty breathing (gasping, difficulty laying down comfortably, breathing with the neck extended), I recommend taking her to an emergency veterinarian immediately for evaluation. If her respiratory rate is normal, she is not exerting extra effort to breathe, and you are still worried by the morning, it would still be worth taking her to the vet for an exam to be sure that she's okay. I hope this helps and that all goes well for Chubbie!

My dog is breathing fast while resting. Should I call the vet?

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