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woofwoofwoof · 03-30-2020, 03:49 PM

Hey All - my 6 year old Yorkie has been going running and hiking with me since he was a baby. We ended up taking a 6 month break bc we were away, and now he pants a lot when we go. I thought maybe he got a little out of shape just like I did while we were gone, but one day when it was cloudy and cooler, he made it to the top no problem. Now I am thinking it's a heat related thing, but he does it when it's not really that hot, for example low 60's, sunny with a breeze. Even going around the block, he pants. Not heavy, but I don't remember seeing him do that. Does anyone thing this is a problem and if so, what could the causes be? I am hesitant to go to a vet bc he is still himself, runs around the house, fetches, lively, etc. and also with the Covid 19 pandemic, I'd rather not go in. Any advice or thoughts?

03-30-2020, 03:49 PM	#1
woofwoofwoof Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 114	Panting Hey All - my 6 year old Yorkie has been going running and hiking with me since he was a baby. We ended up taking a 6 month break bc we were away, and now he pants a lot when we go. I thought maybe he got a little out of shape just like I did while we were gone, but one day when it was cloudy and cooler, he made it to the top no problem. Now I am thinking it's a heat related thing, but he does it when it's not really that hot, for example low 60's, sunny with a breeze. Even going around the block, he pants. Not heavy, but I don't remember seeing him do that. Does anyone thing this is a problem and if so, what could the causes be? I am hesitant to go to a vet bc he is still himself, runs around the house, fetches, lively, etc. and also with the Covid 19 pandemic, I'd rather not go in. Any advice or thoughts?