Sometimes my dogs.... both black labs.... act like they can't breathe.. and it makes me feel sad ... sometimes i pat them on their backs to get them thru it.. i don't know..... they've have always done this......it's like they snort .... please help me... i don't want something to happen to them.....
2007-01-21 08:22:07 · 9 answers · asked by *Isabella's Mommy 7/23/11* <3 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
maybe got kennel cough, my dog had it, 3 day course of antibiotics cleared it right up. try giving them glycerol (found in most infant cough medicines) which is a syrup to ease their dry throat, the dog's home reccomended it us. but yeah get them to the vet asap.
2007-01-21 08:30:45 · answer #1 · answered by stephizzal 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
DOes it usually happen after some activity or just out of the blue? If it happens after they are running around they are probably just out of breath. But if it just happens at random times something might be wrong, and a trip to the vet would be the best idea.
2007-01-21 16:29:02 · answer #2 · answered by lynnabugg 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My beagle does this too. Its almost like that can't breathe. The vet says its because the have a soft pallet or something like that. Can't remember exactly. The vet told me to put my hand under her throat and pull down on her snout gently. I guess its kind of realigning it.
Hope that helps
2007-01-21 16:32:18 · answer #3 · answered by Annette L 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this is normal. dogs sweat this way and they cool down this way and breath this way and labs are built for almost constant panting.
so are bull dogs ...all of the bully dog breeds.
all dogs do it but some breeds do it a lot b/c of the way they are built
2007-01-21 16:36:34 · answer #4 · answered by sillygoose 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
first of all, is this after strenuous exercises? if so, therein lies your answer if not, they could have breathing trouble( genetic or otherwise; purebreds are notorious for chronic health problems) and i suggest x-rays of their lungs. also, i think there is some sort of dog inhaler for those with asthma
2007-01-21 16:43:11 · answer #5 · answered by Gigi 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
thats very serious..i dont think you should take them to the vet because they wont help..take them to a specialist..talk to ayone that might have had the similar problem....if they look like they cant breathe it might be that you dont give them enough WATER!!!!!
2007-01-21 16:28:21 · answer #6 · answered by girl_vday 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you brought them to a vet? I would definitely recommend this, it is the best option.
2007-01-21 16:42:03 · answer #7 · answered by pets_and_jesus 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try taking them to a perfrtional
2007-01-21 16:28:37 · answer #8 · answered by luv_vball1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would ask the vet
2007-01-21 16:26:25 · answer #9 · answered by Beth 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋