My dog ate Hawaiian pizza and is short of breath. Is it serious?

There isn't any first aid for difficulty breathing. In dogs, a change in respiratory rate or effort can be caused by heart issues, lung disease, anemia, infection, pain, some metabolic disorders, among many others. Pons needs to see a vet as soon as possible for evaluation and to determine the cause of the difficult breathing. The vet will do an examination and may recommend blood work and x-rays to fully evaluate internal organs and their function.

This is very concerning and I recommend to have your pup checked out as soon as you can. Shortness of breath is very concerning for fluid building up in the lungs (which can be due to several causes including heart disease and cancer). A primary lung disease, a tumor in the chest, lung parasites or a problem with the diaphragm. Dogs don't really get asthma like humans do. They can get a bronchitis but this generally presents as coughing and wheezing. It's best to play it safe. The veterinarian will need to listen to the heart and lungs, conduct a physical exam and may need some radiographs. This is the best way to figure out the cause and to know the best treatments available. I hope your pup start feeling better quickly and please feel free to post any additional questions.

I'm wondering if the deep breathing you are seeing is a reverse sneeze, which can be caused by irritation to the nasal passages and throat. I have a link to a video of a reverse sneeze below. If you think this is the case I think it would be okay to monitor Peaches during the day. If she vomits again, does not want to eat, or has diarrhea I'd recommend seeing the vet. If you don't think she is reverse sneezing I would recommend having your vet examine her today - sometimes it can be difficult to determine whether or not a dog is having trouble breathing and it is better to err on the side of caution. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3L4v0W2_Sw

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Hugo! If Hugo is having trouble breathing this is an emergency and he should be evaluated by a Vet as soon as possible. When dogs can not breathe they tend to not relax and lie down. Or when they lie down they extend their necks and/or abduct their elbows. Causes of trouble breathing: congestive heart failure, anemia (bleeding some where), pneumonia, upper respiratory tract infection, fluid around the lungs or heart, pain, or cancer. I am glad Hugo is eating and drinking. I would call your Vet to have him examined and X-rays of his chest to make sure everything is ok. I hope this helps and I wish Hugo a speedy recovery!

Hi and thanks for your question! If the soup accidentally went into his nose and he got a little soup down his lungs, this could cause the signs you mentioned, however if the breathing difficulty happened hours later, then I'd be concerned the soup had an ingredient that might be potentially toxic or contained a high amount of sodium that could cause respiratory signs. If it has resolved and is not happening any longer, then I wouldn't too much but if it is continuing, I would take him to your local vet.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The signs you are describing can be caused by bloat, or dilation of the stomach, which can be a veterinary emergency and require surgery. This can also be caused by lung disease, a mass, or a foreign body in the throat - heart failure typically presents as rapid breathing and coughing, and usually develops over time. I recommend having Jersey seen by a vet as soon as possible, as it sounds like she may be developing trouble breathing. I hope all is well and am happy to answer any other questions you may have!

It's definitely possible that he could have some intolerance of this meal. The most common problems to happen are vomiting, or diarrhea. This is usually something that resolves within three days. Pancreatitis and bloat are possibilities, but bloat is not associated with having a rich meal like this. Bloat would cause him to have labored breathing and would be concerning if all he wants to do is lay down. If that's the case, then I would recommend a visit to the vet as soon as possible. If Cedar is still able to walk around and acts somewhat normal, then I would not be too concerned about bloat. For now, it's best to make sure he has plenty of water and let his stomach rest over night. Feed a little less for his morning meal tomorrow and don't feed him if he is vomiting. I hope that helps and all is well with Cedar.