Is my Pomeranian's 30 breaths per minute while sleeping normal?

It is a little high. I would wait after a few minutes of calm and quiet and recheck it. A dog at rest should have a respiratory rate under 30/minute. At sleep, preferably under 20/minute. Increased respiratory rates, even without distress, could be caused by heart or lung disease or anemia.

At this age we would expect a small breed puppy to have a heart rate around 180 beats per minute and sometimes higher during excitement, so this is not a concern. The breathing can also be elevated at times in this high energy dog. These symptoms so far don't sound alarming; however, a general health check by your veterinarian isn't a bad idea to do in the near future just to make sure everything checks out ok. In particular we would want the vet to check for any audible heart murmurs or arrhythmias. I hope that things work out well for your pet Ginger moving forward! Best wishes and take care.

Yes that would be completely normal, as long as there is no increase respiratory effort, abdominal breathing and excessive respiratory sounds (more than a pug would normally do!). Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! That rate doesn't sound abnormal if she was resting. If the respiratory rate is high when she is resting (greater than 30 breaths per minute), that would be cause for concern. Also, make sure her gum color is nice and pink. If not, I would have a veterinarian take a look and listen to her. Good luck and kisses to Molly!

Congratulations on your new puppy Freddie! The best time to count the respiratory rate is when they are resting and not stimulated. Normal resting respiratory rate for puppies is roughly 15-30 breathes per minute. When he is stimulated, it will be higher. If you are noticing anything worrisome, make an appointment with the veterinarian for an exam. You can also record a video of him breathing during the times of concern so your doctor can how he looks. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

It's good that Teddy's heart rate is normal, and yes small dogs can have a strong heartbeat. I would be concerned if his heart rate wasn't in the normal range, and it may be easier to see his heart rate simply because he was lying on his side. As long as he is behaving normally, is active, isn't showing any sings of exercise intolerance, or isn't having breathing difficulties, then I would not worry :-)

I would recommend that you have Rousey checked out by a vet. Breathing that quickly is not normal. While sleeping, she should breathe less than 20 times in a minute. Increased respiratory rate at night could indicate heart or lung disease, anemia, or pneumonia. If she has fractured ribs, she could benefit from pain medications. She should probably also be checked for intestinal parasites, which are easily picked up while hanging out on the streets.