Seeing Dogs Breath in 70 degrees

[xmelax35]

We have the air conditioner on and it is only 70 degrees in our room.  The past few days we have been able to see our choc labs breath. We have never seen that before except outside during the winter. Our golden retriever - well we can't see his breath.  Could there be something wrong with him?

Thanks so much,

[Aleda M Cheng, D.V.M., C.V.A]

A dog's body temperature is close to 100 degrees F.  The breath might be slightly cooler, but this is still approximately  30 degrees higher than your room temperature.  Air conditioned room air is also very dry.  Since your dog has been coughing up fluid from his lungs this additional moisture in his breath is obviously easier to see.

Additionally, Cushing's Syndrome causes increased panting.

The two or three Cushing's disease tests are not injurious or invasive to your dog, so I think that they should be performed if Cushing's is suspected.  If your vet is concerned about the Cushing's treatment then use alternative, holistic treatments for the Cushing's syndrome, such as: Chinese Herbal Remedies, Melatonin, Flax Seed Lignans, etc.

[xmelax35]

Thank you very much! That is very informative. I didn't know about the Herbal remedies, it sounds much better than other medication that is pharmecutical...at least less chance of a side effect. We will get the test done..(demanding it).

Thanks again.