I have a mutt and today he just started panting really hard and fast every time he falls asleep. What's happening?
2007-01-04 16:48:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
take it to the vet
2007-01-04 16:49:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my dog pants during her sleep it's either because she's too hot, excited or having a bad dream (yes, they dream)! Also, if there is a storm, fireworks, loud noises...things that cause excitabiltiy could cause it to happen too. Make sure he gets water, air and feels secure. If that doesn't help make a trip to the vet.
2007-01-04 17:15:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he lethargic? Does he seem tired our out of sorts? Dogs usually don't pant when the sleep, especially "hard and fast". This is a first sign of left-ventricular congestive heart failure. I see it all the time. You should head to your vet.
2007-01-04 16:49:49 · answer #3 · answered by premise 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe a Respatory problem i would take your mutt to the vet ASAP or if its really hot in your house he might just be getting overheated i would still take to the vet ASAP
2007-01-04 16:50:02 · answer #4 · answered by Chris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dreaming most likely. My dog does it all the time. Along with much whining and rapid kicking with her feet. It's quite amusing really. But that's just what she does. Nothing to be worried about
2007-01-04 16:50:59 · answer #5 · answered by b36152 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he is either excited or anxious about something. My dog licks excessively when he is feeling either way. The shaking sounds more like fear, unless he's cold? You could try petting him, and talking to him, try to relax him. I always wrap up in covers and put my dog next to me under the covers to relax him. Hope he's okay!
2016-03-29 08:31:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hes content and u are a great pet owner to even notice so does my cat and dog i believe hes chasing a cat in his dreams actually check for heart worms good luck
2007-01-04 16:51:23 · answer #7 · answered by sunshine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he shaking his legs as well? It could be relm sleep which my dog does sometimes, but to be safe take it to the vets to make sure its ok.
2007-01-04 16:52:02 · answer #8 · answered by Dog Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might be getting sick if its all of a sudden. If hes a puppy and you just got him he might have asthma, its funny for a dog to have it but its actually pretty common.
2007-01-04 16:50:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you give him heart worm pills or have you had him checked for heart worms? This can be one cause. I would take him in for a vet check.
2007-01-04 16:52:02 · answer #10 · answered by missmoon_1953 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe just dreaming bad dreams about something disturbing to him.
2007-01-04 16:50:37 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋