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What Does It Mean When My Dog Is Breathing Heavy Gagging And Acting Tired All Day?

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    Your dog needs to be examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible.  I am concerned your dog has a serious cardiac or respiratory condition.  Some panting and exhaustion is normal in heat or after exercise but prolonged heavy or laboured breathing and lethargy is a sign your dog is not getting enough oxygen to the tissues.  Some things which may be causing gagging include fluid build up in the lungs from inefficient pumping of the heart, by compression of the airways from an enlarged heart, by primary lung disease, or tracheal collapse.  This is an emergency situation and I would urge you to seek veterinary assistance as soon as possible.  
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    Smithica 

    answered 6 months ago

    I'm just seconding. My thoughts as well.
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    Myopinions

    Myopinions

    commented 6 months ago

    Smithica is right, you need to get him or her in to a vet ASAP.
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    Austeon347

    Austeon347

    commented 4 months ago

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