I agree with Shanna- if you have any doubts check with your vet. I am sure it is nothing but it will make you feel better to get it checked out. I was up at the vet almost every couple days with Wrigley's revovery- most of the times they sent me home with the everythings OK- once we had to do some extra draining. These 2 weeks of recovery are really tough and it's so hard because our babies can't talk and tell us what is going on.

Is Emily still on the pain meds? Those can make them seem like their breathing is heavy. They can make them seem really different from what you are used to.

Best of luck to you- hang in there.

All of the above is great advice.  I often thank God for Shanna & Trouble, Seanne & Angle Wrigley, and Rene, Jim & Spirit Jerry.  They are always there quickly with great advice and comfort.  At the week mark, I would presume that you are coming off some of the pain medications.  This could be the reason for the panting, but checking with the vet would help if only to ease your concerns.  Our local vet is also a friend of the family and will tell you that we visited often, as well as the oncologist and surgeon during the first two months.  Getting back to the problem at hand, Cherry did much better after the chemicals were gone from her body.  We even had to remove the Tramadol significantly early in the journey because of the difficulties.  Keeping on top of the issues is always good policy.

Hoping for the best and will be watching for an update.

Bob & Cherry