My old pit bull is coughing, breathing hard, and swollen. What now?

I would recommend taking Hustler to the veterinarian right away. If your vet is closed then he needs to go to the emergency vet. In an older dog with a cough and difficulty breathing we are very concerned about possible decompensating heart disease as well as lung disease (pneumonia, cancer). In combination with swelling of the limbs and abdomen we can see this with heart disease as well, or with protein loss due to systemic illness. We can also see difficulty breathing and swelling with anaphylactic reactions. All of these are emergency situations, so he should be seen right away. I wish you the best of luck with him! The vet will examine him and most likely recommend an x-ray of his chest to begin the evaluation.

Cough can be caused by an infection, heart problem or lung condition, it is important to first know the cause before treating it as treatment is different from condition to another. in Tray's case it sounds a lot like a heart problem, i recommend taking him to the vet ASAP in order to get it checked and treated, an xray will be require to confirm this and several medications will be prescribed.

65 breaths per minutes is an emergency, you cannot wait until Monday as she may very well not make it that far, you need to take her to the vet today. it could be related both to heartworm and the mammary gland tumors.

I am sorry to hear about Pinta. These symptoms are unfortunately concerning, especially in an older dog. Difficulty breathing is a very serious condition and considered an emergency if she is struggling to get breath normally. Possible causes can vary from primary lung issues such as infections like pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, and tumors in the lung. Heart disease can also result in breathing problems, as can sudden anemia due to bleeding inside the body cavity. I would recommend getting Pinta into the vet as soon as possible, and if she is struggling to breath then she needs to visit the emergency vet if your vet is closed. They will examine her and likely recommend x-rays of the lungs. This will help them determine if treatment is possible or if she can be made more comfortable. Best of luck to you and Pinta.

If he is like most young pitties I know, he is probably a maniac. Maybe he banged his throat on something or overdid himself when he was pulling / playing. I have three myself and they have a knack for throwing themselves into things very hard. If this isn't the case most likely, than there is potentially some inflammatory, infectious, or allergic process causing Gronk to act out of the norm. Since he is currently stable and not in any direct distress, you might consider scheduling him a regular veterinary visit. If matters do not change or improve by the time that visit rolls around, take him in for a check up. If they are improving or gone before than, cancel it. Obviously if matters are worsening or have reached a point that are unacceptable to you, you should have him seen on an emergency basis through your local ER clinic. Hope this makes sense.

It could be Ace has injured his face, is suffering from an allergic reaction, or it could be he has a severe dental problem causing the swelling. The concern with swelling on the face and throat is that it could become so large that it obstructs breathing, leading to respiratory distress. I would take him into a vet immediately to get this checked out. Best of luck.

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. With these symptoms I am very worried about what could be going on with Miss Piggy. If she was exhibiting respiratory problems last night and then fell over, she could have passed out due to lack of oxygen / blood to the brain. I would be worried about primary heart disease / failure and respiratory disease that has lead to these symptoms. Seeing that Miss Piggy is older in the photos, heart disease and respiratory disease are definitely my top suspicions. I would strongly recommend that you get her seen by an emergency veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I would have her blood tested and have x-rays taken of her chest to see what is going on. Unfortunately, there is not much you can do in the meantime for her if this is her heart or respiratory disease. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.