Dog has shortness of breath and abdominal heaving while sleeping

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Dog has shortness of breath and abdominal heaving while sleeping
Sometimes dogs will dream, and temporary shortness of breath is normal. However, if this situation lasts for a long time and the onset time is long, diseases of the cardiovascular system and respiratory system need to be considered, such as heart failure, valvular disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, pulmonary inflammation, etc.

If your dog has ascites, he will also have shortness of breath. Generally, in the early stages of the disease, there will be swelling in some parts of the body, and the body temperature will begin to rise. It will be slightly hard when touched, and then it will slowly become softer and you can hear fluctuations. If it is not treated or treated in time, If the method is incorrect, death may occur