My Jack Russell hyperventilates. Should I be worried about it?

Occasional coughing in a young dog is not necessarily a cause of concern, just like occasional coughing in a person is not always problematic. As long as buddy is still eating, drinking, urinating, and defecating normally, I wouldn't worry terribly about what you are seeing. If he is playing and moving around with energy, it is unlikely that the coughing has anything to do with exercise intolerance or an underlying cardiorespiratory disease. This could not be ruled out however without some imaging at your veterinarian. Jack Russell Terriers can also be prone to having a collapsing trachea, a condition that can cause coughing during periods of excitement. Depending on the extent of the collapse, the coughing could become more frequent and more severe. This is another condition that could not be verified without x rays. I don't think that this is something that currently requires a veterinary visit, but I would mention it to the doctor at your next wellness visit.

Oh dear! Breathing issues and pale gums are always very concerning, so I would recommend taking Lollos to a vet right away. She may have a heart problem, a clotting disorder causing internal bleeding, or she may have been injured somehow even if there are no outward signs. Your vet can do blood work and x-rays if needed to help determine what's wrong and get her started on appropriate treatment.

Hi there. Your description of Jackie is disturbing. Labored breathing is abnormal at rest in a normal setting. My recommendation is to take him in to the vet-the will perform a physical exam and more than likely recommend x rays to check his heart and lungs for signs of disease. In a young dog such as yours, anxiety can also play a role. I hope this helps. My best to you and Jax.

I'm sorry Harvey isn't feeling well at the moment! The heat could be making him lethargic, so I would keep him in a cool dark place during the day, and make sure he has access to plenty of fresh water. It could also be due to a systemic illness, infection, or inflammation, so I do think a full blood count would be a good idea just to make sure everything is ok. I will give you some resources that may help you afford this test below. For now, keep an eye on Harvey, and if he continues to be lethargic over the next 24-48 hours, or stops eating then I would have him seen by a vet again. I hope this helps! Afford a vet: You can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Carefree Credit online. http://www.carefreecredit.co.uk https://www.rspca.org.uk/whatwedo/vetcare http://www.easipetcare.com

It could be cardiac related or may be a respiratory infection. To be safe, have Cookie examined tonight at the nearest veterinary ER. If she is stable, you can see your veterinarian tomorrow. Chest x-rays may be recommended. An echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) can be done to assess cardiac architecture and function.

As far as the breathing is concerned I really feel that he should have an examination from your veterinarian. There can be many problems that can cause changes . I would encourage you to video his breathing events and take that with you to your appointment. It also sounds like he is having separation anxiety. Exercise, behavior modification, and often times anti anxiety medications are needed to help in these situations. A veterinarian can talk to you about pros and concerns of medication and determine if this is an appropriate choice at this time. Best of luck and I hope he improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

I am sorry to hear about Jack! In a young dog like this the most common cause would be a respiratory infection or inhalation of a foreign object. If he is acting lethargic/ as if he doesn't feel well and has a rattling sound when breathing, then a trip to the vet would be recommended so the vet can listen to his lungs, check the airflow from his nostrils, check his throat and check for a fever. They may prescribe antibiotics or other medications if they feel indicated.