My dog keeps panting? He is a lab..keeps panting every day when i take him to walk/play?

Question

He keeps sticking his toungue out...is there a way he can learn not to do this all the time.

Answer 1

This is normal. He is hot & thirsty. Basically, this is the way dogs cool off because they don't sweat like we do. I remember a vet telling us this about our dog.

By the way, it's unhealthy for the dog if you try to stop him/her from panting.

Answer 2

He might well be thirsty and hot so give him a drink. But I also think it's the breed. My Golden Retriever constantly pant too and if you look at pictures of larger dogs like Labs and Goldens, you'll see most of them go around with their mouths open and tongue lolling out. You should mention it to the vet next time you visit but I wouldn't think this is something to be concerned about.

Answer 3

Totally natural. All dogs do this, especially big ones like labs. It's their way of controlling their body temp. It would be like you not sweating through your pores. It's summer now, so he is panting more. Walking & playing gets his body temp up so he has to cool it down.

Answer 4

Dog and cat only have 2 way to release body heat. One is two paint[IT helps cool them down] 2 they sweat through the pad on there feet. If they over heat, IT CAN KILL THEM!!!! You could call a vet or ask anyone who deals with dos on an professional level.

Answer 5

that's just a way to keep cool. if you taught him how to do that it would be like keeping you from sweating! you'd blow up from the heat! my lab does that to. don't worry about it he's normal. if he does pant offer him some water sometimes he is thirsty. you will notice that when it is cool he won't pant as often.

hope this helps!

Answer 6

Dogs pant like that to cool themselves off. Whether they're playing or at rest, when it's warm out that's how they cool themselves down from the heat.

Answer 7

Dogs cannot sweat and this is their only way to cool themselves down. There isnt anyway to make hime stop unless he sits at home and gets no exercise and even then he will do it when he gets excited. Sorry..its just a dogs nature.

Answer 8

Its summer. He's probably just hot, but there are other reasons.

http://www.petplace.com/dogs/panting-in-dogs-is-it-normal/page1.aspx#

Why Dogs Pant

There are many causes of panting. Most commonly it is in response to environmental changes, such as anxiety, fear, excitement, or heat. However, if panting is excessive or your pet is in distress, it is important to identify the underlying cause. Some of these causes are:


Respiratory Disorders. It might be an upper respiratory tract problem such as nasal blockages, growths in the nose or back of the throat, or a collapsing trachea. In the lower respiratory tract, problems might include an inadequate exchange of gases, fluid in the lungs or lung disease. Disease of the chest cavity might include air, fluid or masses in the chest cavity, or diaphragmatic hernias.


Cardiovascular Disorders. The heart might be affected with disorders such as heartworm disease, pulmonary embolism (blood clot), or heart failure.


Hematologic Disorders. Blood disease is sometimes a factor. Common disorders are anemia and carbon monoxide poisoning


Neurologic Disorders. Diseases of the nervous system can also affect the respiratory center. Some of these might involve head trauma, brain tumors, or abnormality of the respiratory muscles.


Miscellaneous Disorders. Some other problems that can affect breathing are heat related illness, drug poisoning, high altitude, abdominal pressure caused by pregnancy, fluid in the abdomen, and some diseases.

What Should You Do?

If you notice excessive panting in your dog, look for signs of immediate distress like coughing, difficulty breathing (dyspnea), or blue color to the mucus membranes (cyanosis). Be on the alert, too, for other problems, such as fatigue, weight loss, poor appetite, excessive drinking, vomiting, or diarrhea.

If it appears that your pet is panting in response to normal events such as exercise, excitement, heat or fear, remove the stimulation and continue to observe your pet. If panting continues, consult your veterinarian.

Some Initial Tests Your Vet May Do

Your veterinarian may recommend one or more of the following diagnostic tests to determine the cause of your pet’s panting.

Complete blood count and urinalysis. A complete blood count (CBC), biochemical profile, and urinalysis may suggest conditions such as anemia, infection, or diabetes. An arterial blood gas assesses the acid-base status.

X-rays. Your vet may want to x-ray your pet’s chest and abdomen to be sure there are no foreign bodies or tumors present in the upper respiratory tract.

Ultrasound. An ultrasound of the heart, chest and abdomen evaluates the size of the organs and detects the presence of fluid or masses.

Answer 9

Dogs do not sweat per say. Panting is their way of sweating. Is it possible for you to learn not to sweat? This is something that is natural and can't be controlled.

Answer 10

You need to give your dog more water and rest once in a while before returning to play. People need a rest from the fun, even dogs!!