So, how much panting is too much? To find out why your dog might be panting excessively, and when you should worry, we spoke to veterinarian Dr. Camille Alander, of NYC's Bond Vet.

As outlined in a social media post shared by an expert, panting may be a sign your pet requires medical attention. Andrew Jones, the former practising vet behind @veterinarysecrets, addressed the ...

Panting commonly occurs when a cat is stressed or anxious, such as during veterinary visits, car rides, or placement in a new environment. Again, the panting should subside once the cat calms down.

Panting can also be symptomatic of fever, congestive heart failure, respiratory disease, infections, anemia, or even heartworms. It can even mean an obstruction in the throat. Check the gums.

Heavy panting is one sign your dog may have suffered an injury. Other signs of pain or trauma in pets include enlarged pupils, reduced appetite, a reluctance to lie down, restlessness, anxiety ...

Overall, panting as a way of cooling down is natural and temporary, but if your dog is excessively panting, without having exercised, if providing water hasn't helped and if it progresses at a ...

Dr. Greco reiterated that panting in cats is not normal, but if your cat pants while stressed from time to time, it's not a bad idea to check with your vet about this anxious behavior. She also ...

In the scorching plains of South Africa, where temperatures swing from bone-chilling nights to blistering days, the helm ...

Zebra finches make a 'vocal panting' noise to help cool themselves down in hot weather The high-pitched song is also used by parent finches to signal hot weather to embryos still in eggs ...