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Dog panting is usually very cause for concern with most K-9s doing so after vigorous exercise or on a warm day. However, if your dog is panting for seemingly no reason this can become worrying and could be the sign of something more serious. If your dog is panting a lot and for seemingly no reason, then here are some possible causes.

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twitter.com/ylk7T7ajS1 — PDSA (@PDSA_HQ) July 16, 2021 Here are some of the top reasons why your dog may be panting for 'no reason' and when you should give the vet a ring. Stress and anxiety According to the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) , one common cause for excessive or seemingly random panting is stress or anxiety.

When dogs feel stressed or anxious, they may begin to pant with this being easily identified through their body language. If they are pinning their ears back, tucking their tail underneath themselves or hiding and avoiding contact, they may be stressed. Illness or pain The PDSA adds that illness or pain can also cause a dog to pant with problems like BOAS, heart disease, Cushing's Disease or high temperatures and fevers causing this.

Dogs will usually show other symptoms such as coughing, drinking or p.

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