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Topic: DOG WHEEZING,HACKING~WHAT IS IT???
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vaL
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posted December 27, 2003 08:40 PM
HELLO, MY TOY YORKIE IS 3 YRS OLD BUT HAS HAD A SLIGHT WEEZING WITH HER BREATHING. NOW SHE HAS ESCALATED TO OCCASSIONALL(EVERY 3WKS OR SO) GETS THESE HACKING COUGH EPISODES AS IF THERES SOMETHING CAUGHT IN HER THROAT WHEN THERES not... SOMWTIMES SHE DOES THIS FOR AN HOUR.
WHAT IS THIS? IS IT ATHSMA? WHAT CAN I DO?PLEASE HELP
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Posts: 1 | From: LOS ANGELES,CA | Registered: Dec 2003
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Dawn
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posted December 27, 2003 09:33 PM
Could be asthma, I would have her seen by the vet though. If it is, it could just be mild and he will tell you what to do to calm her during an attack (that's what we do for our asthmatic dog), or it could be more serious and require meds. Of course it could be something different altogether. It could be allergy related.
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bearsmom
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posted December 27, 2003 11:39 PM
I've heard that heartworm can cause a dry, hacking cough. I'd definitely have the vet check it out.
Good luck!
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Genna
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posted January 29, 2004 12:59 PM
Hey,
My 7 year old Brittany Spaniel has a wheezing problem. We dont know what to do with her, should we take her to the vet? She used to be a very happy, hyper dog. But the last few day she's been calm and has a breathing problem. If you have any info that would be helpfull please share it.
thanks alot,
Genna
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bearsmom
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posted January 29, 2004 01:33 PM
Genna,
You need to get your dog to the vet. If she's had such a drastic change in behavior for the last two days, it's time to see what's up. I don't take my dog to the vet for every little problem. If they're out of sorts that much, for more than one day, they go in.
Good luck!
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Genna
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posted January 29, 2004 03:58 PM
Bearsmom,
should we take her imediatly??
we are wondering if maybe it is just the cold weather, is that it??
thanks so much,
Genna
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bearsmom
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posted January 30, 2004 11:23 AM
I'd get her in as soon as possible, if she hasn't gotten any better yet. It could be related to the cold, or it could be a coincidence. It could be nothing, but if it were me, I'd go. I usually try to wait stuff out, but with the breathing thing, it sounds like it's more than just a slow-down because of the cold.
Good luck!
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dallasangel
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posted February 06, 2004 07:48 AM
It is kennel cough. My great dane had it last December. You need to give her Robitussin-CF. You can call your vet and he will tell you how much, because it depends on how much your dog weighs. She will be okay. Just give her a lot of tender love and care. Don't let her get too cold. You can check her tempature and make sure it is okay. I gave my dog, a great dane that weighs 100 pounds, 2 cc in the morning and at night. I give my dogs, 4 great danes, a kennel cough shot every 6 months. My dog got it from a dog next dog that had it.
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Posts: 5 | From: The Colony, TX | Registered: Feb 2004
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Genna
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posted March 12, 2004 07:10 PM
Thank you everyone for your help with my dog Darby. She recovered after about 2 days.
Genna
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