Guest Stripeyfan Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Since Kelly's been on pred, and since the weather started getting warmer, I've noticed sometimes, when he's lying on his bed, he'll be breathing quite fast/hard. He was doing it just now after a short episode of panting (he'd been for a walk an hour or so before and come back panting, although we'd left it till late so he wouldn't get too hot, and had been playing too). It didn't sound labored or wheezy in any way, heart felt ok and he seemed completely relaxed - no pacing or any other sign of pain. I left the room for a moment and when I came back, he'd gone to stretch out on the floor in the corner where I know he lies if he wants to cool off. And now his breathing seems normal again. Can pred make dogs feel warmer and is this what makes them pant and/or breathe faster? I think I read somewhere that it does but not sure. His energy levels seem fine, better than they've been for ages, and no problems with appetite etc. I'm wondering if I should ring the vet tomorrow or if I should just monitor it and mention when we go next week. Thanks for letting me ask yet more questions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Prednisone can cause panting. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nichole Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Yes that's common, along with drinking more water, seeming to be starving to death and peeing more! Quote Flying Racine 7/25/08 and Twelve Pack 12/1/2004At the Bridge- Abenacki Icebox (Kiaba) 4/21/2002-4/1/10 and Wumps Niece (Tehya) 4/21/2002-11/26/2010www.greyhoundwelfare.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Yes that's common, along with drinking more water, seeming to be starving to death and peeing more! Ditto Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tes623 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Yep, totally normal. William gets pred every other day and pants, drinks and pees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Yep that's another sign of Prednisone. It makes them hot. When Spencer was on it he panted all the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Can produce panting, increased drinking, urinating more frequently, increased appetite, gi upset, sometimes attitude changes, muscle mass loss and some may develop a pot bellied look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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