I have a 6 month old female maltese that is coughing some, licking her lips alot and breathin faster than norm

Question

I had to work tonight and left her and my son with the baby sitter. I am worried as hell at the moment that she found something and ate something she should not have. Any one have any ideas. I can not take her to an ER VET tonight. I do not have the $.

Turns out she was fine the next day. Very active happy puppy. Thanks for all the answers.

Answer 1

Unfortunately, your dog needs to see a vet. My vet told me that anytime a dog is breathing rapidly (except for after a fast walk) that the dog is in distress and needs medical treatment.

The licking of lips usually indicates pain. and coughing is never a good sign.

Most vets will not turn away a pet in need due to your inability to pay. They will just ask you to make payment arrangements for later. Please call a vet and explain your situation. I am sure something can be worked out.

Answer 2

If you can take 2 fingers down her throat to perhaps make her gag or feel what might be stuck that might help, you might want to try some bread, like they do with people when some thing small is stuck, like a pill. I don't know anything about the Hymulnik maneuver. Keep her cool, find a holistic vet.

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