{"id":6911,"date":"2022-03-30T15:01:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T15:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=6911"},"modified":"2022-03-30T15:01:48","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T15:01:48","slug":"how-to-know-if-your-pet-is-experiencing-respiratory-distress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/how-to-know-if-your-pet-is-experiencing-respiratory-distress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Know if Your Pet is Experiencing Respiratory Distress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6914 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Untitled-design-2022-03-29T195344.712.png\" alt=\"pets, pet health, pet emergency, dog health, cat health, Respiratory Distress, difficulty breathing, emergency vet, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet \" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Untitled-design-2022-03-29T195344.712.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Untitled-design-2022-03-29T195344.712-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ed1b2f;\">If your pet is having difficulty breathing, this is considered a \u201cRED\u201d \u2013 or true emergency \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remove any neck collars or facial restrictions such as muzzles.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your pet is having difficulty breathing caused by heat, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-pet-is-overheated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">learn more here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Seek immediate veterinary care rather than attempting chest compressions or CPR at home. Have a veterinary professional guide you over the phone on how to help your pet during transportation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr style=\"width: 100%;\" size=\"3\" \/>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Respiratory distress, or \u201cdifficulty breathing,\u201d in pets can be due to many reasons, but it\u2019s often related to diseases of the nasal cavity, trachea, lungs, and\/or heart. No matter the cause, know that if your pet can\u2019t breathe, he or she is in a life-threatening situation and should be brought to the veterinarian right away.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this scary situation, we understand it can be difficult for some pet parents to process what is happening or know what to do. Here\u2019s a quick guide to recognizing respiratory distress in a cat or dog so you can feel better prepared to take prompt action if your pet is ever experiencing this emergency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6915 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Untitled-design-2022-03-29T195326.296.png\" alt=\"pets, pet health, pet emergency, dog health, cat health, Respiratory Distress, difficulty breathing, emergency vet, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet \" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Untitled-design-2022-03-29T195326.296.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Untitled-design-2022-03-29T195326.296-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35533563 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35533563 BCX0\">First off, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35533563 BCX0\">a<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35533563 BCX0\">pet is experiencing respiratory distress if<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35533563 BCX0\"> it<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35533563 BCX0\">:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW35533563 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cannot catch its breath<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is heaving or wheezing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is sitting upright with head and neck extended &#8211; called orthopneic breathing and is meant to enhance airflow<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is a cat and is breathing with an open mouth<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW6196357 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6196357 BCX0\">Unsure if your pet\u2019s breathing is off? Count respirations!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW6196357 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Dogs\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When sitting calmly or resting, dogs should take 12-40 breaths per minute. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your dog\u2019s respiratory rate exceeds 60 breaths per minute, seek immediate veterinary care.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gasping, excessive coughing, panting (despite being in a cool area and resting), or abnormal sounds indicate that your dog should be seen immediately.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Cats\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Count your cat\u2019s respirations for 15 seconds while he or she is resting. Multiply the result by four. If the final number is greater than 40, seek immediate veterinary care.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shallow, rapid breathing or very deep, slow breathing are both abnormal and indicate that your cat should be seen immediately.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW123360198 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123360198 BCX0\">Learn more about measuring your pet\u2019s resting respiratory rate<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2 SCXW123360198 BCX0\">at-home<\/span> <\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW123360198 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/measuring-your-pets-resting-respiratory-rate-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW123360198 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123360198 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">here<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW123360198 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123360198 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW123360198 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6913 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Untitled-design-2022-03-29T195220.992.png\" alt=\"pets, pet health, pet emergency, dog health, cat health, Respiratory Distress, difficulty breathing, emergency vet, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet \" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Untitled-design-2022-03-29T195220.992.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Untitled-design-2022-03-29T195220.992-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43004365 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43004365 BCX0\">Is it safe to perform CPR on my pet<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43004365 BCX0\"> if needed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43004365 BCX0\">?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW43004365 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The time you might spend doing CPR or chest compressions on a pet at home would be better spent traveling to a veterinarian. Veterinary teams go through extensive training to learn how to properly perform CPR on pets, and even within an animal ER, success rates for CPR are typically 5% or less. Contact a veterinary professional for guidance on how you can help your pet during transportation to the animal ER.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While we hope no pet owner finds themselves in this frightening situation, we do hope that this information serves as helpful while assessing your pet\u2019s breathing. If you are ever concerned about your pet\u2019s breathing, it\u2019s always best to have your pet examined by a veterinarian.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW191451136 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191451136 BCX0\">Content provided by Beth <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191451136 BCX0\">Bruns<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191451136 BCX0\">, DVM; <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW191451136 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191451136 BCX0\">Sarah Foote<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191451136 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191451136 BCX0\">DVM.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191451136 BCX0\">;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191451136 BCX0\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191451136 BCX0\">Nikki <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191451136 BCX0\">Scherrer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191451136 BCX0\">, DVM<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191451136 BCX0\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW191451136 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6479 alignleft\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Animal-Emergeency-Referral-Center-of-Minnesota.png\" alt=\"Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Fast Track Triage, color-coded triage system, pet emergency, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Animal-Emergeency-Referral-Center-of-Minnesota.png 940w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Animal-Emergeency-Referral-Center-of-Minnesota-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a data-pin-do=\"embedPin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/386676318017409837\"><\/a><br \/>\n<script async defer src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your pet is having difficulty breathing, this is considered a \u201cRED\u201d \u2013 or true emergency \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. 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