What to do if the dog sleeps short of breath

How to fix shortness of breath in dogs when sleeping

1. Ventilation and heat dissipation

In the hot summer, if there are no cooling and ventilation measures for the dog, the dog will have shortness of breath in order to dissipate heat while sleeping. In this regard, the owner can use ventilation, fans and other methods to help the dog dissipate heat.

2. The dog has a nightmare and needs to be comforted

When dogs are sleeping, if they dream of some intense scenes or have nightmares, they will also experience shortness of breath. This situation is a normal phenomenon, the owner does not need to worry too much, the duration is also very short, and it does not appear frequently.

3. Adjust diet

If the dog is overweight, a large amount of fat in the body will compress the airway, which will cause the dog to have shortness of breath when sleeping. In this case, it is necessary to adjust the dog's diet structure, reduce the intake of fat and protein, and take the dog to exercise more.

4. If you catch a cold and catch a cold, consult a doctor

If the dog catches a cold and the nasal cavity is blocked with a lot of secretions, it will also cause the dog to have shortness of breath. At the same time, it will also be accompanied by symptoms such as runny nose and cough. It is recommended to consult a veterinarian for medication in time to avoid aggravation of the condition.

5. Suffering from heart and lung diseases, hospital examination

The owner should consider whether the dog suffers from some cardiopulmonary diseases. At this time, the owner needs to observe the color of the dog's gums, and whether the color of the conjunctiva inside the eyelids is whitish, purple, and congested. If there are these abnormal manifestations, it is necessary to take the dog to the pet hospital for examination in time to find out the cause.