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If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.

Dog seems to be having breathing trouble

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Baloonphobia · 14/05/2019 23:30

Recently dog seems to have become very noisy in his breathing at rest. He sounds a bit like he's snoring when he's awake on the couch. Only when lying down though. The minute he raises his head the noise stops. This evening he seems to be occasionally doing a series of double breaths, ie he's breathing in twice to breathe out. Otherwise he seems ok. Anyone have experience of this? He's prob about 10 yo.

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jp237 · 14/05/2019 23:33

Take him to a vet.

Baloonphobia · 14/05/2019 23:35

He can't go tomorrow. I'm having a baby.

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Baloonphobia · 14/05/2019 23:36

But he does need to go.

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AvocadosBeforeMortgages · 14/05/2019 23:37

I'm not often left speechless by a one line response on MN but here we are...

Get someone else to take the dog to the vet tomorrow? What breed is the dog - something like a pug?

jp237 · 14/05/2019 23:41

If he needs to go it's your responsibility as a pet owner to arrange this. If you can't take him make alternative arrangements. Or phone the RSPCA and explain that you are unable to look after the dog and ask for help.

Baloonphobia · 14/05/2019 23:41

No, a collie crossed with God knows what. You're right, I'll have to arrange something for him.

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Lonecatwithkitten · 14/05/2019 23:44

Breathing in twice to one breath out suggest serious issues that need to be seen tonight. Please phone an emergency vet now.

BiteyShark · 15/05/2019 07:47

Options are phone emergency vets and call a friend or relative to help out.

Lots of dog walkers also do pet taxis so you could phone one today and coordinate taking him to the vets.

Find a vet who does home visits.

Someone must be down to be looking after him whilst you have a baby so give them authority to get vet treatment (I leave my boarders with a signed letter giving them authority which my vet is happy to accept).

Baloonphobia · 15/05/2019 08:12

He's gone to the vet for the day at least. They have permission to do whatever they think is necessary. At the moment they think it's more chronic than acute though.

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mummymayhem18 · 15/05/2019 08:19

Hope he's ok and good luck and congratulations on your impending newborn ☺️

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