If it is a boiling hot day, a human might go for a swim, or have a cold shower, or just a cold drink.

Dogs, however, don’t always have that luxury.

A dog usually pants to keep its internal body temperature at a minimum.

Sometimes, however, dogs may pant when they’re happy to see you, or even if they’ve run a long distance, like a human in that case.

However, there are other reason a dog may pant, and some of them are actually leaning fairly towards the negative side of things.

If you notice that your dog is panting excessively, more so than it needs to, there is a chance that your dog could have a fever or an infection, in which case it is time to call the vet.

At the veterinary clinic Mcdonough, you can learn more about dogs and other reasons they’d pant all by clicking here to visit their website.