Help please, elderly dog not right.

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Dog is 14. Has been in good health but has seemed a bit senile during the last year.

About an hour ago he seemed a bit wobbly when we let him out and then just stood still in garden for about 10 minutes until I led him back in. He nearly collapsed on way in then just stood shaking and breathing fast.
We manoeuvred him onto his bed where he’s stayed. Breathing has calmed down but he’s still shivering.
Should I call emergency vet? Is there anything they could do for him that won’t distress him?
I’m sleeping (well not sleeping) downstairs with him.

That's good to hear.

So pleased for him, and you.

That is really good news

He’s still moving a lot better and doesn’t seem to be in pain but his back legs are giving out every so often. Will see how he goes over the next few days.

Poor old chap, wish him well.

I’ve just let him out in the garden, gone to the loo myself and come back to find him lying under the trampoline. Don’t know if he’s collapsed again or just being weird-this is a dog who would never willingly lie down on a cold, wet surface!
I’ve carried him back to his bed. I’m still hopeful that he will get better but I don’t think it’s looking good.

Just watched him stagger under the trampoline and lie down again. Really really out of character. I don’t know what to do.

Get him back into the house - can he stand? And look into his eyes, are they flickering?

Get him in and take him to the vets. I'll be honest, I think he's trying to tell you he's had enough. 💐

Sorry posted to soon - of course, the vet.may be able to suggest some meds which will help him, like before. Fingers crossed for you and him.

Take him to the vets

My dog when seriously ill would lie on the shower floor as he clearly got pain relief from the cold damp surface. Sounds very similar tbh.

Yes I’ve got him back in and on his bed. He can stand and eyes seem ok. Vet seeing him today

Sending you lots of love and luck, hope your boy feels better soon x

Oh poor boy. Fingers crossed for you.

Good luck today.

Oh sorry to hear this.

Hope the vet can help him.

Such a worry for you.

He’s gone x

I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP dear dog💕

So sorry

So sad

Oh no, I'm so so sorry

❤️

So very sorry to hear this. We had almost exactly the same experience this time last year. It was such a shock. I am thinking of you and your DDog. x

Oh no. I am so sorry x

My beautiful boy in his prime

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