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Old 03-30-2008, 12:47 PM
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Re: Panting, very, very heavily - after exercise or play question.

Some dogs sweat (pant) more than others, and panting is how they cool down, so this can absolutely be entirely normal and healthy, however I would be sure to ask your vet about it and get him/her to give the dog's heart a really thorough listen, since excessive panting can also be a sign of heart problems.
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