2-Month-Old Maltese Panting All Afternoon
by Andre'
(philippines)
Reader Question
My maltese had been panting since noontime, she played in the morning, ate her food and we put her back on her kennel. she was ok after then, but she panted in the whole afternoon and was restless until 6 pm. she was still panting but was excited to go out and played again. she was energetic but never stopped panting....please help me!! what could it be? is she experiencing respiratory disease???????????????????????
Answer from Our Team
Puppies breathe faster than adult dogs, and panting after play, excitement or in a warm room is common. A puppy who is energetic and wants to play is reassuring.
Still, panting for hours without stopping isn't typical. Check that she isn't too warm, and count her breathing when she's asleep. Call your vet if she keeps panting at rest, coughs, tires easily or has pale or blue gums, since puppies can have heart murmurs, infections or low blood sugar.
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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