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We've all seen our dogs panting – those rapid, shallow respirations characterized by open-mouthed breathing and protruding tongue. Panting often occurs after a long walk or brisk play, or sometimes while resting during hot summer afternoons.
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www.petplace.com/dogs/panting-in-dogs-is-it-normal/page...
www.petplace.com/dogs/panting-in-dogs-is-it-normal/page1.aspx
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A lot of pet owners with obese dogs complain about panting behavior and sometimes the panting is as bad as what you are seeing. It seems likely that 140 lbs. is at least overweight for a malamute but we have seen some really big malamutes in our practice, so I can't be sure of that.
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www.vetinfo.com/dpanting.html
www.vetinfo.com/dpanting.html
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; Dogs pant when they are hot, but panting can also be a symptom of an illness or a sign of stress. If your dog is panting excessively it's not a reason to rush to the emergency vet, but is definitely something to monitor.
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www.collargirl.com/panting_dogs.html
www.collargirl.com/panting_dogs.html
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congestive heart disease, excessive panting, lasix: Hi Donna! This sounds like uncanny symptoms of Congestive Heart Disease. This is so very common in older dogs. What happens is, the pulminary sacs around the heart fills with fluid. ... It isn't a problem for us until night time, when it is hard to sleep over his panting.
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en.allexperts.com/q/Ask-Veterinarian-700/excessive-pant...
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• excess panting, seeking cool surfaces to rest on; ... Thus, even though the pituitary may be secreting excess ACTH begging the adrenals to release more cortisol, they simply cannot respond in excess amounts. Dogs must then be maintained on once or twice a week lysodren dosages for the remainder of their life.
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www.kateconnick.com/library/cushingsdisease.html
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Dogs, on the other hand, only have a few sweat glands located mostly in the pads of their feet. Since the majority of breeds are covered in fur, canines have to find an alternative way to release excess body heat, and this is where panting comes in.
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dogs.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Panting
dogs.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Panting
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Dogs, in contrast, have few sweat glands, and they cool primarily by panting - a very rapid, ... Panting has two obvious disadvantages. One is that increased ventilation easily causes an excess loss of carbon dioxide from the lungs, which can result in severe alkalosis; the other is that increased ventilation requires...
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www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/vet00/vet00018.htm
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Healthy dogs pant after rigorous exercise or if they’re left outside to sweat it out on a warm day. After all, that’s how they eliminate excess body heat. ... Aside from exercise and high temperatures, many medical conditions, such as heatstroke or fever from infection, can cause heavy panting. Such short-nosed breeds...
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www.fetchdog.com/learn-connect/dog-resource-library/hea...
www.fetchdog.com/learn-connect/dog-resource-library/health/symptoms/Dogs-and-Panting/D/300600/P/1:5:55:601:6105/I/AR000010230
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Perhaps this is one of the most common causes of unexplained panting in dogs. The dog may be suffering from a variety of disorders affecting the upper and lower airways that interfere with proper breathing.
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dog-care.suite101.com/article.cfm/causes_of_panting_in_...
dog-care.suite101.com/article.cfm/causes_of_panting_in_dogs
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