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Identifying the cause matters because treatment differs.",[669,670,672,679,691],"reassurance-grid",{"style":671},"background: linear-gradient(120deg, #c8eeca, #c8e6eb);",[341,673,674],{"v-slot:title":343},[325,675],{":solid":327,"tag":408,"title":676,"accent":677,"accent-color":678},"Before or after a first episode","of pulmonary oedema","plain",[680,681,682,685],"reassurance-grid-card",{"background-color":316},[425,683],{"tag":427,"title":684,":dark":327},"Before: establish a baseline",[332,686,687,690],{},[336,688,689],{},"Does your dog have heart disease without symptoms?"," Monitoring establishes their usual breathing rate while they are well, helping you spot a sustained increase.",[680,692,694,697],{"background-color":693},"#154052",[425,695],{"tag":427,"title":696,":dark":327},"After: document treatment",[332,698,699,702,703,709,710,713,714,718],{},[336,700,701],{},"Has your dog already had pulmonary oedema?"," Monitoring records resting breathing between check-ups and documents the effect of treatment for your vet. Learn more about ",[233,704,708],{"href":705,"rel":706},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.invoxia.com\u002Fblog\u002Fpetcare\u002Fmitral-valve-disease-in-dogs\u002F",[707],"nofollow","mitral valve disease and its stages",", ",[233,711,712],{"href":143},"dilated cardiomyopathy"," and ",[233,715,717],{"href":716},"\u002Fglossary\u002Fdog-heart-murmur","heart murmurs in dogs",".",[403,720,723,727,737],{"style":721,"id":722},"background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, #24654f 0%, #002623 65%); padding-block: clamp(56px, 8vw, 112px); text-align: center; --theme-text: #ffffff; --theme-text-muted: #d6eae3; --theme-accent: #c4ff48;","citation-cracotte",[724,725],"pull-quote",{"quote":726},"“Biotracker helped us act quickly and adjust her treatment.”",[449,728,730],{"style":729},"color: #c4ff48 !important; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto;",[332,731,732],{},[233,733,736],{"href":734,"rel":735},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.invoxia.com\u002Fblog\u002Fpetcare\u002Fminitailz-helped-detect-pulmonary-edema-emilie-cracottes-testimony\u002F",[707],"Émilie, Cracotte’s owner",[449,738,740],{"style":739},"color: #d6eae3 !important; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 760px; margin: 24px auto 0;",[332,741,742],{},"An increase in her breathing rate prompted an emergency appointment. X-rays confirmed the oedema, and her treatment was adjusted.",[744,745,748,753],"callout-band",{"badge":746,"button-label":580,"button-url":120,"style":747},"Vets and practices","--theme-bg-alt: #e9f5f7; --color-grey-700: #154052; --color-grey-300: #c8e6eb;",[341,749,750],{"v-slot:title":343},[325,751],{":solid":327,"tag":408,"title":752},"Follow your cardiac patients between appointments",[332,754,755],{},"The owner sends you a link, giving you access to their dog’s data on the Biotrack platform between appointments. No prior equipment is required.",[403,757,759,764,773,776,827,830],{"style":758},"background: #ffffff;",[325,760],{":solid":327,"tag":408,"title":761,"accent":762,"id":763},"Breathing during sleep:","which readings matter?","frequence",[332,765,766,767,772],{},"In a dog with heart disease, an increase from their usual breathing rate is an important indicator of decompensation, according to the ",[534,768,771],{"href":769,"rel":770,"target":540},"https:\u002F\u002Fpmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002Farticles\u002FPMC6524084\u002F",[538,539],"ACVIM consensus",". Cardiologists therefore recommend monitoring it at home.",[425,774],{"tag":427,"title":775,":solid":327},"Put the numbers in context",[777,778,779,791],"table",{},[780,781,782],"thead",{},[783,784,785,789],"tr",{},[786,787,788],"th",{},"Study population or condition",[786,790,501],{},[792,793,794,803,811,819],"tbody",{},[783,795,796,800],{},[797,798,799],"td",{},"Mitral valve disease without symptoms, during sleep",[797,801,802],{},"Usually below 25\u002Fmin, rarely above 30\u002Fmin",[783,804,805,808],{},[797,806,807],{},"Heart failure that is not stabilised",[797,809,810],{},"Most dogs exceed 40\u002Fmin",[783,812,813,816],{},[797,814,815],{},"Stabilised heart failure, during sleep",[797,817,818],{},"Median 20\u002Fmin; a target below 30\u002Fmin considered reasonable",[783,820,821,824],{},[797,822,823],{},"703 apparently healthy dogs in AI-COLLAR, at rest",[797,825,826],{},"Median 16.1\u002Fmin",[332,828,829],{},"These figures are not diagnostic thresholds. Your vet will tell you when to call about your own dog. Count for a minute during deep, quiet sleep, away from heat and active dreams: one breath is one inhalation and one exhalation.",[332,831,832,833,838,839,838,844,718],{},"Sources: ",[534,834,837],{"href":835,"rel":836,"target":540},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.rvc.ac.uk\u002FMedia\u002FDefault\u002FVetCompass\u002FDocuments\u002FDMVD%20study%20Winter%20newsletter%20FINAL.pdf",[538,539],"VetCompass, Royal Veterinary College","; ",[534,840,843],{"href":841,"rel":842,"target":540},"https:\u002F\u002Fdx.doi.org\u002F10.1016\u002Fj.tvjl.2015.08.017",[538,539],"The Veterinary Journal",[534,845,847],{"href":536,"rel":846,"target":540},[538,539],"AI-COLLAR, conducted with Prof Valérie Chetboul (ENVA)",[403,849,852,858,861],{"style":850,"id":851},"background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top left, #236171 0%, #082f35 65%); padding-block: clamp(56px, 8vw, 112px); text-align: center; --theme-text: #ffffff; --theme-text-muted: #d6eae3; --theme-accent: #c4ff48;","citation-etude",[449,853,855],{"style":854},"color: #c4ff48 !important; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em; margin-bottom: 28px;",[332,856,857],{},"FROM THE RESEARCH",[724,859],{"quote":860},"“This early HR signal was detected by the algorithm several weeks before the onset of overt clinical signs.”",[449,862,863],{"style":729},[534,864,866],{"href":536,"rel":865,"target":540},[538,539],"Prof Valérie Chetboul and co-authors, AI-COLLAR study, 2025",[868,869,873,880,901,913,923,929,941,948],"placement-guide",{"image":870,"image-alt":871,"style":872},"\u002Fimages\u002Flanding\u002Fpulmonary-edema-in-dogs\u002Ftrois-chiens-au-coin-du-feu.webp","A Dachshund, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Doberman together on a rug beside a lit stove","background: linear-gradient(120deg, #f3fbf4, #f3f9fb); --color-green-500: #30aa72;",[341,874,875],{"v-slot:title":343},[325,876],{":solid":327,"tag":408,"title":877,"accent":878,"id":879},"Dogs","at greater risk","races",[341,881,882,885,893],{"v-slot:intro":343},[332,883,884],{},"As pulmonary oedema is most often a consequence of heart disease, dogs predisposed to these conditions are more at risk.",[332,886,887,892],{},[336,888,889],{},[233,890,891],{"href":139},"Mitral valve disease",", the leading cause of cardiogenic oedema, mainly affects dogs under 20 kg and becomes very common with age. According to the ACVIM, up to 85% of small dogs have a valve lesion by age 13. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are predisposed from a young age. Cardiologists recommend annual screening for Cavaliers, Dachshunds and Miniature and Toy Poodles.",[332,894,895,900],{},[336,896,897],{},[233,898,899],{"href":143},"Dilated cardiomyopathy"," mainly affects large breeds, including Dobermans, Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds and Newfoundlands.",[902,903,906],"placement-spot",{"rating-label":904,"title":905},"Small dog","Cavalier King Charles Spaniel",[332,907,908,912],{},[233,909,905],{"href":910,"rel":911},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.invoxia.com\u002Fblog\u002Fpetcare\u002Fdog-breed-cavalier-king-charles-spaniel\u002F",[707],": predisposed to mitral valve disease from a young age.",[902,914,916],{"rating-label":904,"title":915},"Dachshund",[332,917,918,922],{},[233,919,915],{"href":920,"rel":921},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.invoxia.com\u002Fblog\u002Fpetcare\u002Fdog-breed-daschund\u002F",[707],": annual screening is recommended.",[902,924,926],{"rating-label":904,"title":925},"Miniature and Toy Poodle",[332,927,928],{},"Annual screening is recommended.",[902,930,933],{"rating-label":931,"title":932},"Large dog","Doberman",[332,934,935,936,940],{},"The ",[233,937,932],{"href":938,"rel":939},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.invoxia.com\u002Fblog\u002Fpetcare\u002Fdog-breed-dobermann\u002F",[707]," is predisposed to dilated cardiomyopathy.",[902,942,945],{"rating-label":943,"title":944},"Giant breed","Great Dane",[332,946,947],{},"A breed predisposed to dilated cardiomyopathy.",[902,949,951],{"rating-label":931,"title":950},"Irish Wolfhound and Newfoundland",[332,952,953],{},"These large breeds are also affected by dilated cardiomyopathy.",[544,955,956,962,967,973,979,985],{"style":546},[341,957,958],{"v-slot:title":343},[325,959],{":solid":327,"tag":408,"title":960,"accent":961},"Diagnosis and treatment:","veterinary care",[341,963,964],{"v-slot:intro":343},[332,965,966],{},"The priority is to ease breathing, then treat the underlying cause. Rest and a calm environment are part of care.",[554,968,970],{"title":969},"Stabilise breathing",[332,971,972],{},"If breathing is difficult, the vet first stabilises the dog. Emergency care includes oxygen.",[554,974,976],{"title":975},"Confirm the oedema",[332,977,978],{},"Chest X-rays help confirm fluid in the lungs.",[554,980,982],{"title":981},"Find the cause",[332,983,984],{},"An echocardiogram investigates a possible cardiac cause. Blood tests or an ECG often complete the assessment.",[554,986,988],{"title":987},"Treat the underlying problem",[332,989,990],{},"For heart-related oedema, a diuretic removes excess fluid, often alongside medication to support the heart. Otherwise, the vet treats the cause, such as pneumonia, an obstruction or the effects of electrical injury.",[403,992,993,999],{"style":546},[332,994,995,998],{},[336,996,997],{},"The outlook after pulmonary oedema depends on its cause and how quickly care begins."," With prompt treatment, the oedema often resolves well. Heart disease needs lifelong treatment and check-ups, and the oedema may return. A sustained rise in sleeping breathing rate may suggest treatment needs reviewing. Only your vet can assess your dog’s prognosis.",[332,1000,1001,1002,718],{},"Biotracker is a monitoring tool: it does not diagnose disease or replace a veterinary consultation. If breathing is difficult, do not wait for an alert. 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Other signs include open-mouth breathing, abdominal effort, coughing and restlessness. Bluish gums or collapse require emergency veterinary care.",[1135,1146,1147,1152],{},[341,1148,1149],{"v-slot:title":343},[332,1150,1151],{},"Is pulmonary oedema an emergency?",[332,1153,1154],{},"Yes. A dog struggling to breathe at rest needs immediate attention from a vet or emergency veterinary service.",[1135,1156,1157,1162],{},[341,1158,1159],{"v-slot:title":343},[332,1160,1161],{},"What causes pulmonary oedema in a dog?",[332,1163,1164],{},"Most often, advanced heart disease: mitral valve disease or dilated cardiomyopathy. Other causes include an airway obstruction, electrical injury, seizures, near-drowning or pneumonia.",[1135,1166,1167,1172],{},[341,1168,1169],{"v-slot:title":343},[332,1170,1171],{},"What is a normal breathing rate for a sleeping dog?",[332,1173,1174],{},"In the healthy dogs studied, sleeping breathing rate stays below 30 breaths per minute. In dogs with mitral valve disease without symptoms, it is generally below 25 and rarely above 30. Every dog has their own baseline: changes from that pattern matter. Ask your vet which threshold applies to your dog.",[1135,1176,1177,1182],{},[341,1178,1179],{"v-slot:title":343},[332,1180,1181],{},"How do I count my dog’s breaths?",[332,1183,1184],{},"While your dog is sleeping deeply, calmly and away from heat, count chest movements for one minute. One breath includes an inhalation and an exhalation. Avoid periods of active dreaming.",[1135,1186,1187,1192],{},[341,1188,1189],{"v-slot:title":343},[332,1190,1191],{},"Can pulmonary oedema be treated?",[332,1193,1194],{},"Yes, the oedema itself can be treated, particularly when care begins promptly. If heart disease is the cause, lifelong treatment is needed and oedema may recur, which makes regular follow-up important.",[1135,1196,1197,1202],{},[341,1198,1199],{"v-slot:title":343},[332,1200,1201],{},"Can a dog have pulmonary oedema again?",[332,1203,1204],{},"Yes, particularly when a cardiac condition causes heart failure to decompensate again. Monitoring sleeping respiratory rate helps you notice an increase early and discuss it with your vet.",[1135,1206,1207,1212],{},[341,1208,1209],{"v-slot:title":343},[332,1210,1211],{},"How does a vet confirm pulmonary oedema?",[332,1213,1214],{},"Chest X-rays show fluid in the lungs. An echocardiogram investigates a cardiac cause, and blood tests or an ECG often complete the assessment.",[1135,1216,1217,1222],{},[341,1218,1219],{"v-slot:title":343},[332,1220,1221],{},"Which breeds are most at risk?",[332,1223,1224],{},"Breeds predisposed to heart disease: older small dogs for mitral valve disease, including Cavaliers, Dachshunds and Miniature and Toy Poodles; large breeds such as Dobermans and Great Danes for dilated cardiomyopathy.",[1135,1226,1227,1232],{},[341,1228,1229],{"v-slot:title":343},[332,1230,1231],{},"Can Biotracker detect pulmonary oedema?",[332,1233,1234],{},"No. It measures resting respiratory and heart rates, activity and sleep, and flags departures from your dog’s usual patterns. Only a vet can diagnose pulmonary oedema.",[1135,1236,1237,1242],{},[341,1238,1239],{"v-slot:title":343},[332,1240,1241],{},"What triggers Biotracker’s alerts?",[332,1243,1244],{},"A sustained change from your dog’s own readings, rather than a threshold shared by all dogs. Health alerts are included in Plus and Max GPS plans.",[1246,1247,1248,1254,1257],"closing-cta-band",{"style":758},[341,1249,1250],{"v-slot:title":343},[325,1251],{":solid":327,"tag":408,"title":1252,"accent":1253},"Follow your dog’s breathing","while they sleep",[332,1255,1256],{},"Night after night, Biotracker records resting respiratory and heart rates and helps you notice changes from your dog’s usual patterns.",[341,1258,1259],{"v-slot:buttons":343},[356,1260,1261],{"url":51,"variant":63},[332,1262,367],{},{"title":343,"searchDepth":1264,"depth":1264,"links":1265},2,[],"Learn about pulmonary oedema in dogs: warning signs, causes, emergency care and treatment, plus how resting breathing trends can support your vet’s follow-up.",null,false,"md",{},"\u002Flocale\u002Fen\u002Fpages\u002Flanding\u002Fpulmonary-edema-dogs",{"title":305,"description":1266},{"loc":1271,"lastmod":1274},"2026-10-19","locale\u002Fen\u002Fpages\u002Flanding\u002Fpulmonary-edema-dogs","_fNgzei8N7dpAOR31kwzNLhSvcmQp1iiPgqrx-l1jws",1792575484334]