Help with my dogs breathing - it doesnt seem right!

far2812

My little dog, Max, over the past couple of days seems to be breathing differently.

I know it sounds strange but it sounds like he has got asthma?!!

I don't know if there is such a thing in dogs.

I initially thought he was wingeing at me ..............

The noise is like just before he is about to winge (but without the high pitch sound) - and it is with every breath he takes.

Any advice?

Thanks

Morganarla

What breed is he?

And Geri made a good point, of course, clicked reply too quickly. Get him checked out as soon as you can.

geri1965_2

You should get him checked out by the vet as soon as possible, I would have thought.

far2812

He is a patterdale terrier! Do you think I should ring the vet now?

jenhug

if he is struggling for breath, yes you should.
do you have insurance? they generally offer a vet nurse advice line, you could call them for advice tonight.

far2812

No he doesnt seem to be struggling just doesnt seem right! Plus he is more or less snoring........

tandraig

see a vet hun ASAP! breathing probs shouldnt be ignored.

far2812

ok thanks = will ring them now!

KVet

Sounds like an URT problem. The whining/snoring noise would make me worried it ws a laryngeal problem eg laryngeal paralysis. Could be something as simple as an URT infection or KC etc.

snowman2_2

As a general rule, put yourself in your pet's position. If it was you with breathing problems, would you ring a doctor for an appointment in the morning or would you call an ambulance? The same theory works for diarrhoea, limping etc - what would you do if it was you? Most vets would class difficulty breathing as an emergency, worth a phonecall at least

Sagz_2

I agree with other replys - call the vet!

Just in case you don't have a regular vet you could try these:

http://www.vetfone.co.uk/