Why is my 8-year-old Bichon wheezing and breathing funny all day?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bentley. An upper respiratory tract infection cause the symptoms you have described. Small breed dogs are also prone to a condition known as collapsing trachea. This can be diagnosed on x-rays of his neck and chest. I recommend discussing these possibilities with his veterinarian. I hope this information helps!

Poor Bentley! Given his age, I would be concerned there could be something seriously wrong causing the symptoms such as heart disease. Heart disease can be common in senior dogs. I would take him into a vet today for a health check. If he does have heart disease, it cannot be cured but the symptoms can be medically managed. Best of luck.

This may be due to allergies, infection, laryngeal paralysis or hyperthermia just to name a few causes. In an older dog, heart disease cannot be ruled out. Respiratory distress should be addressed as soon as possible by your veterinarian or at the nearest veterinary ER. If it is hot outside or inside, remove Burt to a cooler area. Use a fan and cool cloths to gradually cool him off.

Bruno needs to be examined by the veterinarian. It's possible he has an infection, allergies or something trapped in the back of his throat. The veterinarian will preform a physical exam and then will go from there. He will likely receive medications to help him breath easier. I hope this gets figured out quickly and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Luca. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian. There are variety of causes of these symptoms, but the most common is an upper respiratory tract infection. It is more likely if he has recently been to the groomers, had a boarding stay or visited a dog park. However, these exposures are not necessary for him to acquire an infection. Just like a cold in people, it can be picked up just about anywhere. A neighbor dog could cough or sneeze near the fence. His veterinarian will examine him and determine if this is the cause of his symptoms. If so, antibiotics may be prescribed. In the meantime, keep him quiet as exercise will exacerbate the cough. If he seems congested, you can place him in the bathroom while the shower runs. Breathing the warm humid air may ease the cough. I hope this information helps!

It could be Mick has a respiratory infection or he could have heart disease. Unfortunately heart disease can be common in senior dogs. I would take him into the vet first thing in the morning for a health check. Best of luck.

He needs to be examined by a veterinarian right away. Your vet can take an x-ray of his chest to evaluate his lungs and airway. He could have pneumonia, asthma, heart disease, or fluids in his chest. Please call your vet immediately and schedule an appointment.