Why Does Your Dog Pant?
All dog owners have seen their dogs pant. Especially after a long walk or a vigorous romp in the backyard. Panting, in itself, is a perfectly normal behavior. But when it’s linked with other symptoms it could be a warning that something is wrong. Panting is shallow, rapid breathing usually accompanied by your dog’s tongue flopping out of his mouth. Dogs usually pant because they are hot and are trying to cool off. This works by helping them to facilitate a quick exchange of cool air from the outside with the hot air inside their lungs. The air flowing inside…