janisw Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Hi all, my older BC has come to stay with me for 2 weeks. Usualy he lives on the farm but comes home for visits. I have had this boy since he was 5 weeks old , he is now rising 11 yrs old & I noticed he is breathing really fast all the time. when he is sitting up he is panting. I have taken video of this for my vet to have a look but I thought maybe someone may have had some experience with a dog & rapid breathing before. I am assuming his poor heart is working over time to be breathing like this. His whole body shakes. Its not hot in my house & the other 2 dogs are breathing nice & relaxed & slow. Bit worried about him. Any ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janisw Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 I thought i should add, he is not stressed in anyway. Gums are normal colour. Is still very much alert & moves easy enough for a old fella. Still eating & going to the toilet as per normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 My first two thoughts were (a) possible pain and/or (b) heart. Was he panting this way at the farm, before he came down to stay with you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janisw Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 Thanks for your reply Erny, I dont know I will ask OH when he gets up (possibly in the morning) He seems hapy enough & nothing out of the ordinary in behaviour in any way. I just dont think the breathing is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Could it be anxiety? he is older, and may not move as easily between the farm and your place ? A thorough vet check will hopefully put your mind at ease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janisw Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 Could it be anxiety? he is older, and may not move as easily between the farm and your place ? A thorough vet check will hopefully put your mind at ease No I wouldnt think so, he does this alot & is quite used to the travel & being here & there without any dramas. He stays with my OH on the farm & he has lived with us both for 11 yrs so knows us both well and is very much my dog but he hates living in town full time hence he stays on the farm a majority of the time. Vet check definatly in order at least I will know if it is anything serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Are there symptoms other than rapid breathing/panting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Hi Janis, guess who this is :p I know it could mean a lot of things but panting and then drooling were the only signs our girl was sick.I'd take him for a check up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornell Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 It may help you a little to know we are also in the same boat. My dog has been doing this since she was 9. She is almost 12 now. It is quite a worry in the winter isn't it?! In our case the vets say that her heart beat is strong, her temperature is normal and she not depressed or weak so I look forward to any other responses you get. Thanks for asking the question:) Could heart worm be an issue for you guys?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Far more complex, but adrenal gland issues can contribute to excessive panting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janisw Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Hey Bundyburger, hope you are feeling okay love, xxxx No other signs of distress .No temp, eating & bowl movement as per usual. Gum colour looking fine. I have noticed he has no front teeth left. All the little teeth have worn down or broke off by the looks. Hasnt stopped him eating though. I will talk to vet tomorrow. I know he is getting on in yrs & he is looking so old now. He ws fine when he was on the farm from what i have found out today. his irratic breathing wasnt noticed I should say but Andrew is male so never prob occured to him if somthing was wrong with the old boy lol. Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Get a full blood panel and urine test done to see if there's anything that can be picked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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