2007-09-27 13:03:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It's a mechanism they use to cool their bodies down.
2007-09-27 13:05:58 · answer #1 · answered by mitchellar31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way a dog can get rid of excess heat..as in the summer, is to pant, or breathe rapidly.
If your dog is older, he/she could have some heart problems (congestive failure, where fluid builds up around the heart and lungs). A check with the vet might be a good idea.
2007-09-27 13:11:47 · answer #2 · answered by marycontrary9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well a dog somtimes breaths rapidly....but in some cases,a dog might breath hard,and panting,that is a mecanism that they use to cool their bodies to a cool temperature,
BUT and the same time the dog may breath to much its not letting oxygen into the brain :]
2007-09-27 13:37:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most often it is caused by the dog's need to cool his body.
2007-09-27 13:07:37 · answer #4 · answered by georgiabanksmartin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exertion, hypoxia, pain, stroke/seizure, stress, heat, shock, physical distress (aside from pain, such as swelling, pressure, and discomfort) etc etc etc. If you're worried, see your vet, heavy breathing is just scratching the surface.
2007-09-27 13:07:14 · answer #5 · answered by JeN 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being hot, just having exercised, extreme stomach discomfort.
TX Mom
2007-09-27 13:14:53 · answer #6 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its so they can run faster because they are already used to breathing fast so they dont really lose their breath when/after they run
2007-09-27 13:06:58 · answer #7 · answered by tupac4ever 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They pant like that because they cannot sweat...it is how they cool down.
2007-09-27 13:16:01 · answer #8 · answered by prestigieuxlavie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
exercise
2007-09-27 13:10:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tiredness would be one i think
2007-09-27 13:05:54 · answer #10 · answered by Lee Edward 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋