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Why do dogs pant in the car?
I’ve never had a dog before, but my boyfriend does. I was dogsitting with an errand to run, so I took the dog with me. He started panting like crazy! I was so worried he was dying I turned around and took him home. My boyfriend said it was normal! Why do dogs pant in the car?
Cassandra Hamilton · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
We hope you’re enjoying the doggy time! It can be stressful when an animal starts exhibiting a behavior we’re not familiar with, even if it’s something common like panting. Dogs often pant in the car whether they’re free to roam around or if they’re in a
doggy car seat
. There are a few different reasons why your dog pants in the car. Here are a few:- He’s nervous. The unfamiliarity of being in a car may make him feel a little agitated.
- He’s hot. Your dog is always wearing a fur coat and he might be too warm. Roll down the window or crank the AC if your dog is hot.
- He has motion sickness. Motion sickness most commonly affects puppies, but some dogs never grow out of it.
- He’s dehydrated. If your dog is hot and starts panting, this can dehydrate him.
- He’s excited! It’s always possible that your dog loves the car—and some dogs pant out of excitement.
It can be hard to determine why your dog is panting in the car without context, so be sure to take the environment and other factors into consideration when
driving with your dog
.Always be sure to drive extra carefully whenever your pup is present—and be sure you’re covered with the right insurance. Need helping picking a policy? Just try the Jerry app!
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