26/10/2026
đś Is your dog breathing faster than usual at rest? Here's why you shouldn't ignore it.
Panting after a walk or playtime is perfectly normal. But when your dog is breathing faster than usual while sleeping or resting, that's a different story. đŤ
đ What could be causing it?
An unusually high resting respiratory rate can be associated with several health conditions:
đŤ Heart disease progressing to congestive heart failure, sometimes leading to fluid buildup in the lungs (pulmonary edema)
đŤ Respiratory conditions, such as pneumonia or airway disorders
đĄď¸ Other causes, including pain, fever, or heatstroke
đĄ What should you do? While your dog is sleeping, count their chest movements for a full minute. A dog's normal resting respiratory rate is generally between 15 and 30 breaths per minute. In fact, research led by Professor ValĂŠrie Chetboul involving over 700 healthy dogs found that resting respiratory rates were often below 20 breaths per minute.
If your dog's breathing rate consistently exceeds 30 breaths per minute at rest, contact your veterinarian.
â ď¸ Labored breathing, pale or blue gums, or severe weakness? Seek emergency veterinary care immediately!
đ We know it's not always easy to monitor your dog's breathing every day. That's where Biotracker comes in. It automatically measures your dog's resting respiratory rate daily, helping you understand what's normal for YOUR dog and spot unusual changes over time.
Because a changing trend can tell you just as much as a single number. đž
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