As dogs age, the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, which are used to breathe, become weaker. We all don’t want any of our pets to be in pain or suffer and that is why a consultation with your Vet is best advice we give. I did joke to my daughter it’s like he’s had a nightmare! Please keep us informed, we care! She was on pain medication, arthritis and anti-anxiety medication. May 10th 2016. The first perceptible sign of aging that most owners notice with their dog is arthritis. Arthritis is one of the most common ailments seen in middle-aged to older pets. We have a pit/boxer mixed who is 10 years old,, he just starting panting a lot more, I have been on sick leave fro, My job and I have been bringing him in the house with me in the air most of the time. Read on to learn more about panting and shaking in dogs. Obvioulsy she must have decent vision for this to help. We also hope your Vet is able to diagnose the problem quickly and is able to provide whatever is needed to help her be comfortable and without pain. It is so hard to fathom our pet kids being in pain or suffering in any way. Often, we hear about senior dogs starting to pant and the difficult in diagnosing why. Great luck with her! Thank you. In order to differentiate stress signs from normal behavior, you must be familiar with your dog s regular demeanor. We hope your Golden continues to be comfortable, you are certainly taking great care of him! about someone giving there . He’s been panting a lot more lately, is there a reason why, he’s hot arthritis already . But, he has really really bad arthritis. We hope he gets well and please let us know, we care! 17 year old Golden Ret/lab, 1 year cancer free. If nothing shows up, they will often test different pain medications to see if that helps. We would recommend to our readers that you consult a professional to be sure it is the right product for your pet and that you administer the proper dosage. We can only offer suggestions based on our research. We wish you good luck and give that special pet a hug for us! Did you ever figure out what was causing the behavior with your Sheltie? She will mostly either lick the area on the couch where she is laying until it is drenched or lick her front leg excessively. This knuckling is due to the dog not being able to send signals from the brain to the paw and when the leg moves the paw drags backward. She has cataracts in both eyes and seems to have difficulty seeing. the panting has just started in the last few months. We hope it is nothing serious and are sending well wishes! Hello Tracy, Degenerative arthritis in dogs negatively affects a casnine’s joints and causes pain and stiffness throughout his days. The excessive panting usually means there is something upsetting whether it be pain, anxiety, or some other ailment. Finally, cognitive decline should be considered as a cause of panting in elderly dogs. We suggest contacting your Vet to help diagnose the cause and perhaps subscribe something to ease the situation. The vet today when I asked to bluntly tell me her level of comfort said she has a year to two years of life left in her. Please let us know how your little Shihzuh is doing and we wish him well. This can cause increased anxiety or stress. I love old dogs. We hope it is just a temporary situation, but truly it is best to have him checked out. We appreciate it. Please keep us up to date on his progress. $700. You might see some slowness when your dog gets up, stiffness, and even limping for the first few steps in the morning or after a long nap. Best of luck and please let us know how she is doing. It is called sundowning. Then he’ll stay in one of the beds for a little bit and he’s back to pacing and panting again. my question is, what should I look for when any final decisions need to be considered? My boyfriend has a 7 year old great Dane everything was fine until 2 days after I moved in. We know many pet parents who have great faith, trust and admiration for their Vet. Although most people think “old dog” when they hear the word arthritis, it affects all sorts of pets, of all ages. He has been in relatively great health. and all pets, which your Vet can prescribe. She still eatsaid and drinks normally, goes out unassisted, enjoys regular walks, and plays as often as her limited motility allows. And he is breathing like its hard for him to breath or cach his breath. It does sound like you should take your Rat Terrier to the Vet, as there could be many reasons why the loss of bladder control and restlessness. However, as their diseases progressed, they did start to pant heavily and were often restless. Do these symptoms sound familiar to you as being a specific condition or illness? Reply. Don’t ignore aches and pains in your old friend; there are things you can do to make your dog healthier and more comfortable. In this and several other posts to come, you will find an ultimate dog parents’ guide to joint pain and arthritis in old dogs. Great luck with him and please let us know his progress. Dogs that feel discomfort may pace, pant, vocalize or be restless and these signs can be most pronounced at night. I have a 6yr old Jack Russell cross speyed bitch she is the sweetest natured dog you could wish to meet ,she loves everyone she meets….. 3 months ago she started panting and shaking as though she is afraid of something, she is fine all day, eating, drinking,playing just as she always has… but as soon as my husband and I start to prepare for bed it starts.. if we ignore it it can go on all night,as we tried that, so now we lift her on to our bed,, and after about an hour she calms down and sleeps , next morning its as though nothing happened(( by the way she has always slept at foot of our bed) but I worry as it is so stressful for her,, but she doesn’t seem to be able to stop herself from doing it… do you think a herbal calming solution would be of any use to try I would value any suggestions please. Hello blogger, i’ve been reading your articles for some time and I really like coming back here. He’ll walk around the house as usual then lays down gently and closes his eyes. He just goes back and forth. Hello Jeannie, we are not sure what happend to our reply to your comment. You obviously have been taking very good care of him. Please let us know the progress of your little one. They also are prone to trembling. There could be a number of different reasons for his excessive panting and what appears to be anxiety. Max also doesn’t stay in the room that we are in lately. Your Vet may be able to help find the cause for this, too, if a serious health issue is ruled out. We are sorry to hear about the health issues your Border Collie/lab mix has been having. I love their wizened, grey muzzles. With a variety of causes for the condition, you should always consult the veterinarian with concerns of lameness or behavioral changes in your dog. I swim him daily for physical therapy w/ a walk on beach. She has been having trouble getting HP and sometimes needs rear support when eating. I can see that you probably don’t make money on your site. Eclampsia. He enjoys when he is awake and cuddles etc. Older dogs can suffer from fears and phobias of noise and thunderstorms and, less commonly, of going outdoors, entering certain rooms or walking on certain types of surfaces. so on Friday , my rusty boy will be at the vet . Has developed heavy breathing recently and today could not stand up. Old dogs tend to sleep more heavily. Again, thank you so much for your suggestion, Charles. An old dog not wagging their tail might be due to cognitive decline, stress, arthritis or pain from a condition called limber tail syndrome. Any ideas of what could be happening? Please come back and let us know how she is doing, we care. In the case of panting, there is a common and I’m happy to say generally benign cluster of factors that may cause the behavior. Liver Activity We are so sorry about your labradoodle’s health issue. Healing wishes, as long as I live . His head seems to be permanently tilted. This information will be very helpful when discussing this situation with your Vet. If your dog is still panting excessively, even when in a cooler environment, we do suggest taking him to a Vet. As dog parents, we have to keep a close watch on any changes and symptoms, both physical and behavioral, that our aging dogs may exhibit. Even younger dogs and cats, under the right circumstances, can suffer from arthritic changes. As dog owners, we are usually pretty familiar with our dog’s typical panting behavior. Happy Holidays! Hello Laura, Thank you for visiting our blog and for your comment. As mentioned in our blog about excessive panting, we had a similar question recently and it may be that your dog is panting in response to pain or it could be a reaction to a medication or onset of dementia. With the warmer weather, dogs tend to pant more to cool down. My boyfriend says he’s just bored. From last evening she is panting heavily and is restless even drinking water at an even interval. Those shallow breaths also encounter less of the resistance on the diaphragm that is caused by abdominal fat. We have tried giving him anti anxiety tablets but they dont seem to be helping. Please let us know how you make out. Stay informed! It still works but he gets hot easier and I use a fan to cool him down at night. Did the Vet say how long it would take for the pills to begin working? He loves his walks and camping in our mobile home with his adopted sister. Should we take him to a vet? The heat indoor is set very low since I am almost always hot, thanks to menopause. I was looking for advice. By: Erika Raines El Segundo, CA Replied on 04/19/2011. Pain. We have a German shepherd/Chow mix, Max is 15 years old. We truly appreciate your visiting our blog regularly and we appreciate your comments, too. Hello Ralph, We really appreciate your visiting our blog and for your comment. Arthritis is a long-term condition that needs life-long management. Excessive panting, as we stated in our blog, can be caused by a number of things, some serious and some not so, but pain is certainly one of them. We have found, most of our readers, seem to know or have a good indication when it is the “right” time. Hi Luis, We too use electric magnetic stimulation called Bemer… Works beautifully on our 10 year old golden retriever if you would like more info on this give us a call Gary Carr 310 5797497. We love your sense of humor, given your situation with Ben. This had happened before but within a few days later he was back to normal. Any help much appreciated. Sometimes, the tremors may be in the front legs, as well. Please let us know how she is doing, we truly care! We are sorry to hear of your senior miniature poodle’s condition. For the past 3 nights he has woke up panting very heavily and this goes on all night. But noticed last night that he was panting heavily, and restless. So glad you found this helpful. We also suggest, in our article, that you watch closely for other signs such as restlessness, constant licking at one spot or difficulty getting up or down, as those can be signs that she may be suffering from some form of pain. They say that the dosage for a human does not always translate to a pet. And the pain was unbearable . Most cases develop as a result of abnormal rubbing within the joint caused by: joint instability (e.g. I have read that panting is a reaction to the Prednisone. More frequent updates will give your blog higher rank & authority in google. Her normal time to get out of bed is about 9am. Now and again teeth grind. They all say any pain medication should be given under the supervision of a Vet. He has urinated while standing in front of us and following walks (never did this in the house) same with pooping sometimes in the house-due to his age I buy plenty of Clorox wipes and am thankful for hardwood floors. We wish we could guarantee he will be ok, but unfortunately we do not have a crystal ball. I would talk to your Vet about the fact that even with tramadol he still seems to be showing signs of discomfort. I have a 13 year old australian cattledog mix. SINCERELY , RALPH SMITH , MISSISSAUGA , ONTARIO . The fact that he/she is vomiting and not eating or drinking, sounds like there is something wrong and you want to rule out that it is not anything serious. Thank you and best of luck. I am calling to get her to the vet. Panting caused by dementia may occur primarily at night and may be accompanied by restlessness and movement of the dog to atypical areas of the home. When I take him outside he does walk but when I come inside he looks at the stairs and will only come up if I put him on the stairs. Eclampsia (milk fever) is a condition that resembles seizure and is the result of low serum calcium. He has diabetes now and cataracts that have almost completely taken his sight just in the last few weeks. Also have a 12-13 year old rotti lab mix and he has started snoring bad at night and sometimes at night it will sound like he is snoring but a deeper snore when he is awake any ideas? We have a 12 yr old female border collie/lab mix. We are so glad you took your Beagle to the vet. Cognitive dysfunction is a common reason for night time waking in our older dogs. Hello and thank you for visiting our blog and your comment. Thank you and great luck with Ben. I tested sono , x rays “all” to be sure not heart etc, yes, im broke! He also licks his paws a lot too. I never considered her heavy panting to be an indicator of possible something else(was thinking the worse). Here we look at why your senior dog may be panting and when to worry. Please let us know as we really care! Thank you for reading our blog and for your comment. Perhaps he is trying to get used to you now living in “his” house and the change has caused him to be anxious. Usually, small toy breeds are more likely to have this condition. She would climb up the doggy steps and lay on the couch, staying there quietly. We do strongly suggest you consult your Vet to be sure that Ben does not have anything serious going on. Thank you for your question, Fiona. It has been hot, but she would persist even when it was cool, at night. We care! With congestive heart failure, your dog may have difficulty with respiration, is coughing at rest or has an enlarged abdomen due to fluid accumulation. He was at the vet recently for a checkup and she found nothing abnormal about his heart. Thank you for reading my blog and responding. My 9 year old Great Dane has been having spontaneous bouts of heavy panting that usually last about 30 minutes. Some methods are traditional, but senior dog owners should also consider alternative treatment techniques. When we are outside he is straining to poop. Older dogs can suffer from fears and phobias of noise and thunderstorms and, less commonly, of going outdoors, entering certain rooms or walking on certain types of surfaces. I am heartbroken thinking of this, but don’t want to see him suffer due to my being blindly in love with him (my husband jokes I would put him down first). We are so sorry to hear of the issues your 15 year old German Shepherd is having. Is that enough for a puppy? Thank God. I have a male pure breed shetland sheepdog (not neutered) going on 13 years old. They may limp, tremble, or cry out when they try to move, especially when they get up from a nap.  |. Our suggestions is for you to consider finding another pet parent and asking for them for a good, qualified Vet recommendation. Arthritis in old dogs is one of the main causes of lameness and joint pain in dogs. Salicin is crucial in creating salicylic acid, which can be utilized as an antibiotic, in addition to helping with several other ills. Or do anything else? Now hes at it again. Is this anxity? I have a 7 year old mix dog who was acting fine 2 days ago. All of us at Tails Untold Personalized Pet Books care about your pet and you! This condition, which is most common in older, large dogs, is an emergency of the highest order, and it can cause death in hours if not treated appropriately. Older dogs may seem to forget their training and fail to comply with normal commands. We know that panting is normal for dogs to regulate their body temperature since they don’t sweat like we do. He examined her with his estetoscope, examined her mouth, head, body and took her temperature abd said she has nothing, to ignore her panting. We are sorry about your golden retriever’s back discomfort. What can I do for her til the appt? 2) Separation anxiety/stress/fear can cause excessive panting. Works wonders for my lab who is 10 years old. I don’t believe him. My 13 year old dog is panting hard like right after she hurt her leg what can this mean. We are so sorry for the late reply, we had issues with our blog. Abnormal causes of panting in dogs Fear or stress Pain Heat stroke Obesity Poisoning Heart failure or lung disease Anemia Respiratory illness Cushing’s disease ² Please let us know how he is doing, as we really care. They often consult with their Vet who can offer advice and assistance, but ultimately they will let you make the final decision. Congestive heart failure is the most serious condition that results in too much panting. Your Vet sounds so nice and I understand you don’t want to take advantage of his generosity, but a call to discuss this possibility seems in order, as there are medication that can help alleviate anxiety and help your little lady be more calm and comfortable. If you would like to test to see if she has this syndrome, we suggest turning on extra lights when she goes outside at night, and if possible, put on extra lights in your home by the stairs. I have her now for If your pug is arthritic, the pain may come mostly at night when not active. This is without having been exposed to high heat or intense exercise. Hi JJ, if you check out many informational blogs like ours, you will see the same qualifier. Your dog may also lose his appetite. Ive done some research and nothing has really helped. Panting was not a feature of their conditions at the time of diagnosis. Please keep us apprised of his health, we truly care! Dog guardians’ own understandably frustrated reaction to their dogs’ behavior can also aggravate the problem—especially punishment is used. Dogs with smaller nasal passages and short windpipes like pugs or bulldogs tend to pant harder than other types of dogs. THEY DEPEND ON US. It does appear there is something going on with your lab given the agitation, change of behavior and not wanting to leave your sight. I’m wondering if he could have arthritis. When i took him to the vet they said that he has worms and had done deworming . She does have some arthritis. I’m not sure if I should take her to emergency care or not, she is not spayed so I think it also could be her going into heat. As we described in our blog, excessive or a change in panting behavior can be due to many reasons, some serious and some not so. Glandular conditions such as Cushing’s disease may cause panting as well. Since this is their profession and expertise, they are usually the best place to start to help diagnose and offer the best treatment for senior pets (and all pets for that matter). It’s usually around 9pm when his bad spells are. Thank you for reading our blog and commenting, Diana. I gave her a rantac tablet as I thought she had an gastric attack. The vet may prescribe an arthritis drug that may be more effective thank coconut oil, if the arthritis has worsened. We live in Michigan and it’s very cold out today, so it’s definitely not the heat. Please advise.. Symptoms of Degenerative Arthritis in Dogs. It sounds as if you 6 year old Jack’s panting and other behavior has changed. Should I be worried? Thank you for visiting our blog and for your question. We found from our research that a majority of owners of pets with arthritis truly believe the magnetic collar has helped their dogs. We are sending you and your senior German Shepherd many prayers. Sometimes a special blanket or toy with your scent on it can help. You should watch closely for other signs such as restlessness, constant licking at one spot or difficulty getting up or down. It is used mostly for dogs with pain, as cats are extremely sensitive to salicylates and can easily overdose due to this sensitivity. Hello Alyssa, Any changes in a pets behavior should be carefully monitored. No problems with that anymore. It appears that your wonderful Jack Russell does have some kind of anxiety going on before bedtime. As mentioned, we are not Vets and cannot diagnose your special female pug’s situation.  |  Arthritis can be very uncomfortable for your pet. I have a 3 month old black lab, I got him when he was 5.5 weeks old. If your dog is panting all the time, I would definitely consider the fact that they could be in pain. Scared to medicate her at home because shes… a dog. Thank you ahead of time for your help! Arthritis in older dogs causes joint pain which is reflected in excess panting. Great luck and please let us know your special guys progress. It sounds like you are very responsible in taking Max to the Vet, but if the problem persists, you may want to check with your Vet, as he may have some helpful suggestions in terms of diet, if an allergy or an anti-anxiety drug that could help. I love their wizened, grey muzzles. He’ll lay down for maybe 30 seconds then get up and pace again. Trembling, too, may have relatively benign causes. Heat – Old dogs are more sensitive to heat than their younger counterparts and are more likely to suffer heat stroke so it is important not to walk your senior dog in the middle of the day when the sun is at its peak. We are not Vets and therefore cannot diagnose. I have an 11 year standard female labradoodle that in the last 6 months has been groaning a lot during the night. Thank you. Elderly dogs also may need to empty their bladder more frequently than younger counterparts (and they may therefore be more prone to accidents in the house). Thank you for your comment on our blog post about “What does a Dog’s Panting Tell You?” We love to research and inform our blog readers about all different and interesting topics, so we appreciate your being part of our community. Panting can be a sign of anxiety. Could this be something that needs addressed as an emergency? It’s been going on now for about two weeks…..? There are many pain medications that are on the market specifically for dogs of different sizes, etc. From our research it seems that a change in your pet’s panting behavior, usually means they are experiencing some type of discomfort whether physical or mental. They happen in people, too, and they’re considered a normal part of aging. Am I doing everything I can for her or is it getting time to think about euthenasia? Drinking more water than usual happens in the warmer weather, too. As your dog progresses through the canine congestive heart failure stages, you'll notice an increase in lethargy, swelling, coughing, and breathing problems. He’s been on rimadyl, dasiquin and lassix (lassix just added last 6 months). We are hearing more and more about areas that offer assistance to help pay for Vets and perhaps there is something like that in your area. After a workout or when the temperature rises, dogs will pant more frequently. Made so much difference in mobility, mood and pain, good luck. HELLO SUSAN. problems . Dog Arthritis Symptoms and Treatment (FTC Disclosure: If you make a purchase via a link on this page, I may receive a small commission, at no added cost to you.Overview. Please come back and let us know! We have a pug who is 10 1/2 years old. It is interesting to note that if your Great Dane does not have a GI disorder or other underlying medical problem, the licking of your couch could cause ingestion of fibers and or hair, and this could in turn could eventually cause a GI problem. The fact that she is pacing, maintaining a ‘distance’ from the others, sounds like this is a change in behavior. Although much of the panting and trembling done by older dogs has a benign cause, there is no guarantee that such behaviors in an elderly dog are harmless. We are not Veterinarians, but from all our research, excessive panting, especially when your pet is in a comfortable, temperate setting, more often than not means something is wrong. Thank you for visiting our blog and commenting. As dogs get older, some develop tremors in their hind legs. It is something to check out with their Vet. I am so scared I don’t know what to do. One of the most straightforward symptoms of pain is limping. panting alot. We feel it is important that our readers know this. She’s always been obedient but lately she losses bladder control and will not lay down at night at bedtime and now she’s began panting along with all other symptoms. My 13yr old Golden Ret pants at night. I’m alittle concernd because i make sure she is not overheated with blankets (she sleeps in my bed) but the panting continues for about 30 minutes or even longer! I have a pitbull he is a good dog always plays today i seen he did not really eat his food and took him a bath and he just breathing like if he is thirsty but he is not he lays down. Arthritis is really, really common with so many of our older dogs suffer from this debilitating disease. Please check with your Vet and please come back and let us know how your Border Collie is doing. The best advice we can give is to contact your Veterinarian to rule out a health issue. Osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease (DJD): This is the long-term deterioration of the cartilage surrounding the joints. I have a 15 year old German Shepherd who pants and paces around when up.She is on meds for incontinence and has been pooping in the house. You seem to be involved but are giving no advice except to see a vet which everyone knows and no support for these poor people in need. Over the last two months she has panted heavily id say almost every day and only time she doesn’t Is when she sleeps through the night and into the next morning. I love their peaceful, cloudy eyes. Other than that she doesn’t seem to have any other health problems! They said he has some spinal nerve damage, when he was able to walk, his paws curled under or they crossed, one in front of the other. he has arthritis. Since it has lasted two weeks, it seems it is not a passing anxiety attack, or temperature issue. 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