Why is my dog warm and panting? What symptoms mean it's an emergency?

These symptoms could be caused by a range of issues, including musculoskeletal pain, heart or lung disease, abdominal pain, heat stress or heat stroke, anxiety, impending seizures, etc. I would recommend that you keep a close eye on Bailey for the next 12-24 hours. If he develops additional symptoms, he should be checked out by a vet immediately. If he is just not back to normal within 24 hours, he should also see a vet.

Hello there. Sorry Eron is having this issue. This is not an emergency service so if you are really worried about him you should always take him to a veterinarian right away! That being said, dogs can pant for many reasons. 1. Cooling themselves off 2. Pain, injury 3. Underlying medical condition like heart disease, thyroid disease, cushing's disease, respiratory disease, etc 4. Stress 5. Excitement So, it may nothing or it may a sign of something serious. You know your dog best. If he seems like he can't get comfortable and he seems stressed then you should get him to a vet right away. If he seems otherwise comfortable and he is just lying there panting he is probably fine and you should continue to monitor him and if he keeps doing it then you should have him checked out by your vet. Like I said, you know him best and if you are worried then you should have him checked out. I hope this helps. Best wishes! Dr. Amber

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bear. I recommend that she sees a veterinarian today. She may be painful somewhere, experiencing gastrointestinal distress or could have another internal problem such as kidney disease. Based on her exam findings, her veterinarian may recommend medication or laboratory work and x-rays if the cause of her symptoms is not readily identifiable. It is worrisome that she just wants to lay in the dirt. I hope this information helps!

He may be [too hot](https://www.petcoach.co/article/6-signs-your-dog-is-overheating), especially if it is hot outside (or inside). If so, he should be treated immediately. Move him to a cooler area. Moisten his paws and ears with cool water. Check his[ gum color](https://www.petcoach.co/article/capillary-refill-time-crt-in-dogs-cats). It should be bubble gum pink and moist. If his gums are pale or blue, seek veterinary attention immediately as this may indicate bleeding or a lack of oxygen. If his gums are sticky or dry, seek veterinary attention. He may be dehydrated. [Pain](https://www.petcoach.co/article/top-5-signs-your-pet-is-in-pain) could be the cause of the symptoms you have described. Check him over for any obvious wounds or injuries. If the symptoms continue or worsen, he should be physically examined by your [veterinarian](https://www.petcoach.co/article/top-10-warning-signs-that-require-a-veterinary-visit/) or at the nearest veterinary ER.

Bailey is experiencing very general symptoms of disease, these symptoms could fit almost any internal condition, maybe she is suffering from nausea due to a gastrointestinal disease and maybe she is in pain, from the symptoms described it's very hard to know. i would recommend taking her to the vet as soon as possible in order to get her checked, if he doesn't show any other obvious symptoms during the examination, a blood test and possibly an ultrasound will be needed in order to try and find out what is wrong with her.

Normal temperature in dogs can be up to 102.5 degrees so I don't think he has a fever, but the heavy panting and increase in water intake can indicate he is in pain or has an issue such as metabolic disease causing distress and symptoms. It would be best to bring him to your vet, especially if he also has sores or skin issues in addition to these symptoms. Your vet will likely want to do some tests such as bloodwork to help determine the cause of all his symptoms and get him on the right treatment plan.

I strongly recommend taking brownie into the veterinarian this morning. If she is panting and standing where she can't get comfortable that's often a sign of severe discomfort or pain. Boxers can potentially be prone to gastric bloat or GDV which is a life-threatening emergency. Some other signs can be abdominal distention, or having a very hard or tense abdomen. But in some dogs you cannot always see an enlarged abdomen. Other possibilities maybe neck or back pain or injury preventing her from sitting or lying down. Which would still benefit from a veterinary visit to assess and get her appropriate medication. Please do not give over-the-counter pain medicine as many are toxic to dogs and can interfere with appropriate diagnosis and treatment when you do get her to the vet. I hope Brownie is feeling better very soon, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.