Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain. People who have epilepsy have electrical activity in the brain that is not normal, causing seizures. There are different types of seizures. In some cases, a seizure may cause jerking, uncontrolled movements, and loss of consciousness.
1 The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins may possibly cause Rapid breathing as a side effect. 2  Amphetamine intoxication. 3  Procyclidine. 4  Kemadrin. 5  Disipal. 6  Theophylline.  more drug causes...Â».
Respiratory and non-respiratory diseases such as heartworms, anemia, asthma and heart failure, can cause respiratory distress. Some of the diseases that cause fast breathing in puppies are originated by an obstruction of the passage of air from the nose to the lungs. Inflammation of the abdomen may also cause fast breathing.