what does it mean if your dog is panting
They're in Pain or Ill. Your dog's panting could be a sign of pain or illness. Pain can have a hidden cause, so it's wise not to ignore your dog's steady panting. Panting that is accompanied by a raspy sound or gurgling could indicate an emergency.
Dogs pant. They pant when they exercise, when they are hot, they pant when they are excited. Panting is your dog's way to cool their body. Because dogs don't sweat like we do the only effective way they can cool themselves is by panting. All dogs do that and it is perfectly normal.