my dog used to play and play but now he sleeps all the time and he wont eat his food + hes coughing badly.I'm worried.
2007-02-18 05:16:19 · 12 answers · asked by Kheya B 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It sounds like he might have kennel cough. You should take him to the vet as soon as possible. He could also just have a cold, but it is better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your pet. You might want to try bottle feeding him some water so he doesn't get dehydrated too. I hope everything works out for you all.
2007-02-18 05:31:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he on heartworm preventative? When's the last time you've had a fecal float done on him to check for worms? How old is he?
Get him into the vet first thing in the morning.
Both heartworms and roundworms can create a cough. Heartworms obviously obstructing the heart, but roundworms can travel from the intestines to the throat and to the lungs. When the roundworms get into the trachea, it naturally triggers a cough and they almost seem like they're gagging.
Other intestinal worms can make a dog lethargic, but they don't usually go off their food, as they are typically feeding both themselves and the parasites.
If he is an older dog, it could be something along the lines of congestive heart failure.
LIZZY, I don't work at a vet clinic. I do alot of rescue, and have been through alot with them. Some of them come in in such poor condition, and some come in mainly because of their condition. So my years of experience of being owned by dogs and helping those less fortunate have helped educate me ALOT.
2007-02-18 05:25:24 · answer #2 · answered by Pam 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does your dog play with other dogs? Sounds like he has kennel cough and you should seek Veterinarian attention immediately. Kennel cough is very contagious. Or he could have pneumonia since he has no appetite and is currently not as active as he used to be. Call your Vet now. I would not wait on this. He needs treatment, medicine. If he's sick, he's suffering and you don't want that to go on.
2007-02-18 05:27:28 · answer #3 · answered by Birdladi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the vet. Coughing and sleeping all the time are signs of heart disease. If you have not been giving your dog heartworm pills, the FIRST thing you need to do is have him tested for heartworm disease. After that, they will probably do chest x-rays. If it is heartworm, treatment will run you $800 or so.
Methinks Pam works at a vet clinic : )
2007-02-18 05:31:45 · answer #4 · answered by lizzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog could have kennel cough. This is not usually a big problem but does require antibiotics. Any sudden behavioral change like this should be diagnosed by a vet.
2007-02-18 05:20:44 · answer #5 · answered by nandina2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ooh thats potentially bad. That could be heart worm or a respratory infection. With kennel cough he wouldnt be sleeping. You should get him to the vet as soon as possible
2007-02-18 05:39:14 · answer #6 · answered by gary b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would take him 2 the vet
2007-02-18 05:30:02 · answer #7 · answered by Hamster 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
now would be a good time to take him to the vet. If not then at least call a vet to see what you should do.
2007-02-18 05:20:27 · answer #8 · answered by another_greeley 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could always just take him to a vet. What kind of dog is he?
2007-02-18 05:21:39 · answer #9 · answered by *-Ckt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say squedule an appointment with the vet this happened to my friends bicon frise and it was resolved with medicine.
2007-02-18 05:22:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋