My dog gasps for air for 20 mins, then is tired. Is it asthma?

Hello, and thank you for your question! It sounds like Prince may be congested, which can be a sign of an upper respiratory tract infection, also known as kennel cough. Other possibilities include a nasal foreign body, such as a grass awn stuck in his nostril, or reverse sneezing syndrome. If the behavior continues over the next 24 hours, I would recommend taking Prince to the vet. They can help determine the cause of his symptoms and prescribe the appropriate medication if necessary. In the meantime, monitor him closely, and try to video tape the episodes if they happen again. This will be valuable information to bring to your vet. I hope this helps, and that prince feels better soon!

This could have been caused by many things including: reverse sneezing due to irriation of the throat, panting due to pain, underlying heart disease or a primary lung disorder. Here is a video of a pet doing a reverse sneeze --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8wPnkNOIy4 If this is not the cause, then it is best to monitor Taurie for now since it has stopped, and then video record it if it happens again. Then you should certainly see your vet for further testing to definitively diagnose the underlying problem and start treatment right away. Hopefully this is just a reverse sneeze and nothing to worry about. Best of luck moving forward with Taurie. Take care.

This is very concerning and I recommend to have your pup checked out as soon as you can. Shortness of breath is very concerning for fluid building up in the lungs (which can be due to several causes including heart disease and cancer). A primary lung disease, a tumor in the chest, lung parasites or a problem with the diaphragm. Dogs don't really get asthma like humans do. They can get a bronchitis but this generally presents as coughing and wheezing. It's best to play it safe. The veterinarian will need to listen to the heart and lungs, conduct a physical exam and may need some radiographs. This is the best way to figure out the cause and to know the best treatments available. I hope your pup start feeling better quickly and please feel free to post any additional questions.

If Marley is making snorting spasmodic inhalations that stop within a minute or so, it may be a benign condition called reverse sneezing. The best way to shorten these episodes is to gently stroke her to attempt to calm her down. If the episodes last longer than a minute or if it is accompanied by nasal discharge...I recommend videotaping the episode and bringing her to your vet to rule out other conditions such as seizures, asthma, etc. Good luck!

This sounds like reverse sneezing which is fairly normal in small breed dogs. Here is a information sheet on this problem. It is nothing to worry about but if you are worried, I suggest you videotape an episode and take it to your vet’s office so they can advise you. ( https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952493 )

Poor guy. He may have a type of bronchitis or asthma. I would definitely recommend getting him seen by your vet and get some x-rays of his chest done to determine the underlying problem there. I would also try video taping one of his episodes to show your vet so that we can get clarity on what you are seeing at home, since most pets won't repeat the event while at the vet. Another possible thing this could be is a reverse sneeze. Look up reverse sneezing dogs on youtube to see if this is what Toby is doing. If he is having reverse sneezing episodes, then these are not of concern and are not life threatening. They are typically caused by mild allergies or irritation to the larynx. You can help Toby during these episodes by gently rubbing on his throat and offering him small amounts of water on your finger. If they become more frequent and start to impede on his quality of life, then you should visit your vet to rule out other undelrying causes that may require treatment. I hope that things work out for your pet Toby moving forward and hopefully these wheezing episodes are just normal reverse sneezing events. Take care!

This may be due to allergies, infection, laryngeal paralysis or hyperthermia just to name a few causes. In an older dog, heart disease cannot be ruled out. Respiratory distress should be addressed as soon as possible by your veterinarian or at the nearest veterinary ER. If it is hot outside or inside, remove Burt to a cooler area. Use a fan and cool cloths to gradually cool him off.