10-Week-Old Rottweiler Puppy Panting Heavily at Rest
by Morgan
(Pittsburgh, PA)
Reader Question
My family adopted a 10 week old Rottweiler puppy yesterday. This morning, I noticed that he was panting heavily. It is not hot outside, and he has not been running around a lot. He ate all of his breakfast, and drank water. He keeps dozing off to sleep, but he isn't whining or crying. Should I be worried? What can I do to help him?
Answer from Our Team
Puppies breathe faster than adults, and a new home is stressful, so some panting can be normal. But heavy panting when it isn't hot and he hasn't been active is worth a vet check, especially in a new puppy.
Count his breathing while he's asleep. If it stays fast, or he coughs, has pale or blue gums, a poor appetite, or seems weak, see a vet promptly. Ask the vet to listen to his heart and check for infections at his first visit.
See dog panting for normal breathing rates.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.
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