A vet has revealed some of the reasons why dogs can pant so much – from stress to a variety of conditions.
Andrew Jones, from the US, who posts on @veterinarysecrets channel on TikTok, shared a clamp in which he discussed dogs and panting.
In it, he said there are many reasons why your dog may do this, including two main ones: to cool down and because of fear.
The other reasons include a number of conditions that dogs can suffer from which can cause them to breathe heavily in this way.
Speaking in the video, vet Andrew Jones says: “Why is your dog panting so much? Well, a dog can pant for many reasons.
Why do dogs pant so much? There are a number of reasons, according to a vet, who revealed them in a video on TikTok
“Apparently there are two big ones.”
He lists them and continues, “Number one, the main way your dog cools itself is by panting.”
The next reason sounds more worrying. As the vet explains, “Second big reason.
“Dogs that are anxious, they’re stressed out about something… or (they feel) nervous and just start panting.”
Among the other reasons for panting are a series of conditions, which he outlines.
According to veterinarian Andrew, “Then there are diseases, such as Cushing’s disease, that increase your dog’s stress hormone cortisol, which also manifests as excessive panting.”
The vet then explained what to do if your dog is panting.
According to veterinarian Andrew Jones, there are actions you can take if your dog is panting, including taking the animal to the vet
“If he stressed him (from that stressful situation.”
Finally, he says if your dog is panting all the time, it’s probably not because he’s hot or stressed.
In that case, Andrew says you should seek medical attention for the animal.
He explains, “Take your dog to the vet, get him trained for diseases like Cushing’s disease.”
It comes after another vet shared how to keep pets safe and cool during the summer months.
Speaking to FEMAIL, the Devon-based vet, Dr Lily Richards explained: ‘As we all get out more this summer, it’s vital that your pets are summer ready too.
“Make sure they’re up to date on their health checks and vaccinations so they stay safe and can enjoy the sun with you.”
She recommended planning a safer walking route and stocking up on pet-friendly sunscreen.