I just got a new rescue puppy. We are not sure her breed. She makes asthma-like breathing noises after she eats. And we have noticed her breathing very quickly when sleeping. Is she okay?

Updated On February 17th, 2020

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 9 months and 13 days old | 20 lbs

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Breathing quickly when sleeping can be normal, as dogs dream and they can have breathing changes in response to their dreams. It may be Nala is eating too quickly causing the breathing you are seeing after she eats. Try giving her smaller amounts of food at a time to see if that helps.

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