Q) I think my dog has laboured breathing │ Twin Trees Vet Talk (FREE VET ADVICE PODCAST)

Описание: In this episode we discuss what to do if you think your pet is having laboured breathing, or breathing that is heavier or noisier than usual. Laboured breathing is considered an emergency, and could be life-threatening. It is best to have this concern evaluated immediately by a veterinarian. If you think your pet is experiencing laboured breathing, take your pet to the nearest emergency clinic. Call them on the way and let them know you are coming. Tell them what your concerns are and how much your pet weighs so that they can prepare for you. It is better to be on the safe side and have it checked out right away, than to wait until it is too late.

There can be many different causes of laboured breathing. Sometimes pneumonia, sometimes heart failure, sometimes cancer in the lungs...and many more. Your vet may need to run some tests such as x-rays to determine the cause. Laboured breathing is serious (this is different from panting, which is what dogs do to cool off).

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3 BEST PIECES OF ADVICE FROM THE EMERGENCY VET THAT COULD SAVE YOUR PET'S LIFE
1) DON'T WAIT TOO LONG TO GET HELP! If you wait too long, it could be too late. This is especially true for concerns such as laboured breathing, pale gums and weakness. You know your pet best, so if you are worried or concerned, "when in doubt, check it out!"

2) PREVENT THE PREVENTABLE. Learn as much as possible about dangers that face your pet, such as household poisons, seemingly harmless objects (like toys, clothing, garbage and rocks), other animals, and vehicles. Pets are like toddlers and they need a responsible adult/babysitter to protect them from danger. Puppies and kittens need to start their vaccines at ~8 WEEKS (and they need boosters too!) to protect them from deadly diseases.

3) BE PREPARED FOR THE WORST CASE SCENARIO. Have a plan in place, know your nearest emergency clinic, have the ASPCA phone number on speed dial. Know basic first aid training and CPR. But MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE FINANCIALLY PREPARED. The cost of medical treatment in an emergency, and the owners' ability to pay for it, is probably the most important factor that determines whether a pet will receive the medical care it needs. The best way to protect yourself is to have good medical insurance for your pet. Do your research.

**REMEMBER**: WE ARE ALL ON THE SAME TEAM, with the best interest of the patient as everyone's first priority. Let your vet do what he/she does best, and don't try to grab the steering wheel and obstruct your vet from doing his/her job.

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