Hey Guys! I’m Dr.Lindsay Butzer a small animal veterinarian and a supper common new puppy owner question I get is:
Why does my puppy breathe so fast when they are sleeping and is this OK?

If you’re like me, its hard not to just stare at your cute puppy while they sleep, since we all know having a wild and crazy puppy will exhaust any new dog owner and seeing them finally sleep is a relief and probably the cutest thing in the world.

But while you are mesmerized by their sleepy cuteness you then notice how hard and fast they are breathing, you may question is something wrong with my puppy??

So I'm here to say, It is completely normal for your puppy to breathe fast while they are sleeping.

One reason they appear to be breathing “hard” maybe is that they have delicate ribs and muscles, and it may simply take extra effort from their tiny growing body’s to take each breath. And it appears like they are struggling to breathe while they are sleeping.

The normal respiratory rate for a puppy is anywhere from 10 to 40 breaths per minute. You can count your puppies’ breaths per minute to make sure the breathing is not alarmingly elevated. If It is over 40 you will want to contact your veterinarian.

Puppies also dream way more than adult dogs. They get into a deeper REM sleep where their brain activity increases, their eyes dart around quickly, their legs can kick or even look like they are running after a ball.

Adult dogs also dream, but not as often since they are usually in a lighter sleep guarding the house.

So, some new puppy owners have even called me concerned that their puppy has seizures every night, they show me videos and I have to reassure them that they are simply dreaming.

Alright guys, so I hope I helped calm you down about your puppy breathing fast and heavy and that it is normal within 1040 beats per minute.

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