I have a 2 year old SBT very fit and active i take him for walks daily without any problems, I took him out as usual last week and half an hour into our walk , he lay down , and he started to wheeze , when i checked his throat and mouth his tongue was Blue , and he began coughing , I got him home and threw Cold soaked towels over him, he eventually calmed down, i've had him out since without any problems, Can anyone pls Tell me what could of happened?
2006-09-18 02:15:36 · 11 answers · asked by KELLY V 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
First I would wonder if you SBT was wearing a choke collar and pulling to the extreme. What was the outside temperature hot and humid? Is he on heart worm preventative?
The bluish gums is indicative of not enough oxygen in his blood, but unless you SBT is mixed with an English Bull Dog or some other "flat" nosed breed. (Brachiocephalic) breed, I would be surprised if this was the cause of his symptoms. Is his nose particularly flat? I've seen many Staffies at the clinic, but none that I would say have flat faces.
The Staffie is not generally referred to as a brachiocephalic breed like the Pug, Boston terrier and English bulldog – those with faces that look squashed – always have difficulty breathing due to their restricted nostrils. Sometimes this is so dramatic that surgery may be needed to open up the nostrils and allow more air to get into the nose. I've placed a link to SBT standards....is his nose shorter than the dog depicted in the photo?
http://www.akc.org/breeds/staffordshire_bull_terrier/index.cfm
The symptoms you describe could be caused by many reasons including heart abnormalities to collapsing of his trachea. Even anemia from various reasons can cause the blue gum symptom.
If I just took a guess, I say your dog's trachea is collapsing. SBT is one of the breeds that tend to have small tracheas considering their size. The average trachea measures between 6-9, which is based on the size of the trachea tube used during surgery. The higher the number, the wider the trachea.
In any case, a trip to the vet is definitely needed to get the correct diagnoses and treatment.
In the mean time, make the walks short and watch him carefully and get him a harness to wear rather than a collar that puts less stess on his throat.
2006-09-18 03:17:45 · answer #1 · answered by Free Bird 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree that it could have been a reaction to a bee sting or something of that nature. Although, a complete check up would be in order. Not only that, but the vet will have it in their records what happened.
Any brachycephalic (short- or broad-headed breed such as the Bulldog) may be prone to breathing problems because of foreshortening of the nasal passage. Congenital epilepsy occurs at 3 to 5 years, and can result from trauma. Was there any trauma prior to the episode happening?
Sounds like you love your staffy and are worried. Take her to the Vet. It could be as simple as choking on something you didn't see, to an allergy reaction to something more serious. Good luck.
2006-09-18 09:58:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Blue tongue = poor oxygenation = EMERGENCY!!
Staffies are brachycephalics which means they have short noses. With short nosed dogs comes problems with air passage usually due to a functional obstruction of the airway. Anything that inflames the airways therefore has dramatic results.
This includes exercise, hot days, any allergy etc...
You were lucky this time but there will most likely be a next time and at some point in time your luck may run out. My suggestion, go and get your dog worked up, get his airways looked at to see how bad they are. Tell your vet of the episode and don't exercise (run and play) in any sort of warm weather.
If your dogs breathing is ever compromised again go to the vet ASAP, it may be the difference between life and death.
2006-09-18 09:36:54 · answer #3 · answered by doolittle 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm surprised by the time of year,, this is something that is quite common in the spring.
I would be about 99% sure that what your dog did was inhale a weed seed. The behavior you described is what we see them do when the cheet grass comes into bloom
2006-09-18 09:27:35 · answer #4 · answered by tom l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh no! Poor pooch! The only thing I could think of is that he got stung by a bee and had an allergic reaction... Take him to the vet right away!
2006-09-18 09:25:20 · answer #5 · answered by Wonko 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cant you see there is seriously something wrong with your canine, take him to the vet. The vet knows better than most people on here, you dont want to gamble his life. The sooner you take him there the quicker you rid of the risk of him getting worse.
2006-09-18 09:22:20 · answer #6 · answered by Scarlett H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are several things it could be, but I would take him to the vet immediately.
2006-09-18 09:25:03 · answer #7 · answered by RKC 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there may be many reasons 1 he may have swollowed his tounge then unlodged it this happens a lot to some dogs or his collar may have been to tight or possibly sun stroke hope this helps.
2006-09-18 09:25:39 · answer #8 · answered by Loz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would take him to a vet for a checkup.
2006-09-18 09:19:27 · answer #9 · answered by cmp8423 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
take the dog to the vet..
2006-09-18 09:40:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋