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Is it okay for dogs to pant for up to an hour after a walk in hot temperatures?

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Most definitely. They can pant with any temperature even when its freezing out. Panting is their way of regulating their temperature. In hot weather they can pant for hours even if there is not much activity.

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Is it okay for dogs to pant for up to an hour after a walk in hot temperatures?

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Most definitely. They can pant with any temperature even when its freezing out. Panting is their way of regulating their temperature. In hot weather they can pant for hours even if there is not much activity.

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