wheezing and breathing noises

[fishmitch]

our corgi has started making lots of breathing noises and seems to have labored breathing sometimes,yet,other than that she acts like she feels fine.it's not kennel cough,but similar.anybody elses corgi started making funny breathing noises as they got older? thanx,mitch and leslie

[Michael Romanos]

A 10 second response by me is to say that this is far from normal and your Corgi needs to fast track to a vet.

[Peggy]

Originally Posted by fishmitch

our corgi has started making lots of breathing noises and seems to have labored breathing sometimes,yet,other than that she acts like she feels fine.it's not kennel cough,but similar.anybody elses corgi started making funny breathing noises as they got older? thanx,mitch and leslie

It depends on what it is. If it's a gasping/honking type noise, it could be a reverse sneeze and that's a normal thing. It comes on and goes away on it's own.

Labored breathing that goes on for sometime, and maybe with panting means the dog might have any number of conditions coming on. Heart problems comes to mind right off.

Might be a good idea to have your vet look at your dog and make sure everything is ok. With the older ones you just never know. Things can come on pretty quick.

Peggy

[Michael Romanos]

I hope very much it is not her heart. Two very strong possibilities are allergies - allergies from the air (inhalent) or food allergies. The former type of allergy is the more likely - pollen, chemicals, air pollution etc could be the cause. And it could alleviate without treatment but if it gets any worse, consult a vet. About 18 months ago, my Pem had a bout of sneezing. After a few days it just disappeared. I put it down to pollen. It was a bit like a human having a slight asthma attack. Your Corgi has perhaps got that.

[Louwants]

Like everyone else has said, it could be allergies or heart trouble. I agree that with the dog's age, I would take it to the vet and let them decide which it is. Hopefully, it's only allergies. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you

[fishmitch]

well,we took her to the vet today,and it ain't good.the vet thinks she's got lymphoma.her glands under her neck and around her groin are all swollen.she took some biopsy's and will let us know the results fri. then we'll go from there.
i swear with all her hair,i couldn't tell the glands were swollen.anyway,gotta go love on her some.thanx all

[Peggy]

Originally Posted by fishmitch

well,we took her to the vet today,and it ain't good.the vet thinks she's got lymphoma.her glands under her neck and around her groin are all swollen.she took some biopsy's and will let us know the results fri. then we'll go from there.
i swear with all her hair,i couldn't tell the glands were swollen.anyway,gotta go love on her some.thanx all

I'm so sorry to hear that. Love on her lots.

Peggy

[bleegeorge]

I am so very sorry to hear about your Corgi's illness. I wish you the best of luck with your treatment.

[glencorgi]

I'm so sorry to hear this news. Lots of love and scritches to her and best wishes for her treatment.

Debbie

[Michael Romanos]

Not the kind of news we want to hear. If the problem is in its very early stages there might very well be treatment available that will enable your Corgi to live failrly comfortably.

[Clogs]

Please don't beat yourself up about this - as you say, thick hair can hide a whole heap. Love her heaps.