{"id":4933,"date":"2024-12-13T19:35:46","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T19:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maven.pet\/all-about-pets\/?p=4933"},"modified":"2026-02-07T15:43:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T15:43:16","slug":"why-is-my-dog-breathing-heavy-while-resting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maven.pet\/all-about-pets\/pet-health\/dog-conditions\/why-is-my-dog-breathing-heavy-while-resting\/","title":{"rendered":"“Why Is My Dog Breathing Heavy While Resting?” Causes and What to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Milo, a gorgeous Border Collie, has been breathing heavily lately, even though he\u2019s resting. He otherwise seems fine, but it\u2019s still strange, as he never did that in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t worry, Milo is fine now, but this situation is common. If it happens to your puppy, there\u2019s no need to google the question, \u201cWhy is my dog breathing heavy while resting?\u201d Read this quick guide instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding your dog’s resting respiratory rate is crucial, and monitoring it can help unravel underlying health issues. We\u2019ll tell you about this, the causes, and how the Maven Pet Health Monitor<\/a> can track the rest respiratory rate and detect subtle changes automatically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Normal Resting Respiratory Rate in Dogs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Before worrying about your dog breathing fast but not panting, you need to understand its resting respiratory rate. The rate is the number of breaths your pooch makes per minute. The normal rate for pet wellness<\/a> is 10 to 30 breaths, while the exact number depends on your dog\u2019s age and size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your puppy takes more than 30 breaths, this is an increased and abnormal resting respiratory rate. It\u2019s crucial to visit your vet so they can uncover the underlying cause. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, you can use the Maven Pet Health Monitor to monitor the rate automatically instead of making your own evaluations<\/a>, which can be daunting and complicated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The device tracks the resting respiratory rate and continuously compares it to your dog\u2019s unique baseline. It will also notify you of any changes so you can discuss with your vet the reasons for your dog breathing heavily through the nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monitor Your Dog’s Respiratory Rate with Maven!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Why Is My Dog Breathing Heavy While Resting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many causes for your dog\u2019s heavy breathing. We can separate them into normal and concerning causes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the normal causes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n