Difficulty with normal respiration, whether manifested in rapid, labored or strained breathing, could mean your pet is experiencing a veterinary emergency and should be seen immediately by a veterinarian. But how is a pet owner to know the difference between normal and abnormal breathing, when the signs may be intermittent or difficult to interpret? Dr. Bobbi Conner, a veterinary emergency and critical care specialist, returns to the show to discuss the difference between normal and abnormal breathing, what pet owners should look for that might indicate their pet is struggling to breathe. She’ll also discuss come of the common causes of respiration distress and how veterinarians read these signs to determine appropriate treatment.