TOWNSHIP OF GRATTAN COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Township of Grattan, Kent County, Michigan, held in the Grattan Townshi Hal locatel p d at 12050 Old Belding Road, NE, within the Township, on theth 9 day of June 2008 at 7p.m. PRESENT: Members: F. Force, Fues J. , D . Heffron, P. Knoerl
Heartworms are a thread-like parasitic worm that infest your dog's heart and lungs. They are spread by mosquito bites. If your dog's heartworm infestation becomes severe, he could exhibit heavy breathing symptoms. He might also cough, cough up blood phlegm, and retain fluid in his abdomen.
There are a few reasons why your dog may be breathing fast including pain or the lack of sufficient oxygen. The normal breathing rate of a dog is between 12 to 20 times per minute. When a dog is in pain, he may be breathing faster than usual. Even if dogs tend to hide pain, fast rate breathing may point that the dog is suffering. You should take a look at your petâs body and check for visible injuries; you should also check the mouth and the nasal passages.