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Dog Has Difficulty Breathing while Sleeping
Lately, our dog (dalmatian, female, 10 years old) has been behaving
strangely: Whenever she lies down, she complains with every gasp of air, as if it were difficult for her to breathe normally. She also sleeps in a fetal (curled) position, and almost never lays on her side. However, when she gets up, she starts breathing normally again (?), and shows no signs of feeling unwell. Additionally, I don't know if the following might be related, but she is always hungry and trying to eat anything she finds. The vet (always the same person) has seen her already. When he saw her, he thought it might be a case of back-ache (at the height of the withers). I also noticed that her loin seems bulgy and somewhat stiff. Could this be related to her gaining weight after being spayed? Our dog was spayed a few years ago, after a case of pyometra (uterus infection). Some of her teats also had to be removed, after she was diagnosed with mastitis and was beginning to exhibit cyst-like formations. These symptoms really have us wondering. Is it normal for a dog her age to have these symptoms? Is this a problem, or should we forget about it? If anyone can help us clarify this, I thank you in advance. Best regards, Susan |
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"Susan" wrote in message ups.com... Lately, our dog (dalmatian, female, 10 years old) has been behaving strangely: Whenever she lies down, she complains with every gasp of air, as if it were difficult for her to breathe normally The vet (always the same person) has seen her already. When he saw her, he thought it might be a case of back-ache (at the height of the withers). I also noticed that her loin seems bulgy and somewhat stiff. Could this be related to her gaining weight after being spayed? ..........did he check her heart out thoroughly? Do her lungs sound normal? Dalmatians are prone to kidney stones, perhaps there's pain going on associated with that. If he thinks it's her back perhaps an X-ray is in order. Doesn't sound normal to me, I'd get further physical workup done. buglady take out the dog before replying |
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"Susan" wrote in message ups.com... Lately, our dog (dalmatian, female, 10 years old) has been behaving strangely: Whenever she lies down, she complains with every gasp of air, as if it were difficult for her to breathe normally. She also sleeps in a fetal (curled) position, and almost never lays on her side. However, when she gets up, she starts breathing normally again (?), and shows no signs of feeling unwell. Additionally, I don't know if the following might be related, but she is always hungry and trying to eat anything she finds. The vet (always the same person) has seen her already. When he saw her, he thought it might be a case of back-ache (at the height of the withers). I also noticed that her loin seems bulgy and somewhat stiff. Could this be related to her gaining weight after being spayed? Our dog was spayed a few years ago, after a case of pyometra (uterus infection). Some of her teats also had to be removed, after she was diagnosed with mastitis and was beginning to exhibit cyst-like formations. These symptoms really have us wondering. Is it normal for a dog her age to have these symptoms? Is this a problem, or should we forget about it? If anyone can help us clarify this, I thank you in advance. Best regards, Susan To Susan, Does she throw up after eating LARGE meals? but not just when snacking.Did the Vet discuss what caused the back ache? What I'm getting at will sound very serious and I must say that I've seen it in dogs about 3-5 years older than yours. First if she throws up and the laybored breathing can be caused by a tumor in the gut region. The back ache can be caused by fused vertebrae, though I believe it usually starts from the hip region not the withers. and also your dog is still relatively young. Being a Dalmation I would pick up a small manual to see if there are any congenital problems with that particular breed. best to you and your dog. |
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