Her heart rate is fast and her chest is shaking. She is also awake Is the shaking mild or severe, if severe it could be caused by slug pellets toxicity for example. My dog is lethargic, shaking, and has a rapid heart beat. Not sure what's wrong.
My Bassett hound has a severe heart murmur, he drinks more and he seems to be getting thinner! What should I do to help him? My 16 year old dog will not open his eyelids this morning, shaking, and having breathing difficulty. Do you think he may be blind or has heart issue?
Dashound is have rapid heart rate and shaking. We gave him baby asprin it settle down. Is this ok until vet visit next week. Healthy Pet Weight Calculator Find out your pet's ideal weight. Learn more. My dog got into some chocolate and like about 7 hours later she is still breathing heavily, bomittimg blood, has diahrea, rapid heart rate, Won't drink water or eat anything even a treat what's wrong?
I have a 9 week old puppy who respiration rate is high. Heart rate is high. Her abdomen is very bloated. Our closest vet is km The puppy really needs to be seen by a vet for treatment.
Is it time? Our 3 yr old black lab was acting weird we and then after he went out he came in and laid down but a rapid heart rate and heavy breathing Your dog should be examined by veterinarian to determine the cause. My dog has a slow heart rate avg 50 and is in heart failure.
She is also in liver failure. Can she take Vetmedin? Currently, she takes Enalapril. My basset hound, 8 years old , approx 54 pounds is very sluggish. Still wags his tail, but yelps if you even slightly touch him. He vocalizes distre This is an emergency. My dog has stopped eating. Very weak, has trouble walking and getting up or down.
My 15 year old basset hound has started pooping in his sleep-normal movement. He is healthy otherwise. A little arthritic in his back hips. Show more questions. Get your answer. Shivering and trembling are also used interchangeably with shaking to describe upset pups. Certain toy and small terrier breeds shiver more than others. This kind of shivering can be a sign of anxiety, cold, fear, pain, or even muscle weakness.
All dog breeds can get ear infections. Owners of breeds that are more prone to ear infections , however, such as Cocker Spaniels , Basset Hounds , Labrador Retrievers , and Golden Retrievers , should watch out for excessive head shaking. Dogs with irritated or infected ears often shake their heads to provide temporary relief.
This shaking can lead to more problems, for example an ear hematoma when blood accumulates in the flap of the ear. Compare Breeds Compare up to 5 different breeds side by side. Dog Name Finder Browse our extensive library of dog names for inspiration. Find out the best and worst foods for your dog and which to avoid. Additional Resources AKC. Many of these infections are preventable through vaccination, which we will recommend based on the diseases we see in our area, her age, and other factors.
Obesity can be a significant health problem in Basset Hounds. It is a serious disease that may cause or worsen joint problems, metabolic and digestive disorders, back pain and heart disease. Instead, give her a hug, brush her fur or teeth, play a game with her, or perhaps take her for a walk.
Everything from fleas and ticks to ear mites can infest her skin and ears. Hookworms, roundworms, heartworms, and whipworms can get into her system in a number of ways: drinking unclean water, walking on contaminated soil, or being bitten by an infected mosquito.
Some of these parasites can be transmitted to you or a family member and are a serious concern for everyone. One of the best things you can do for your Basset is to have her spayed neutered for males. In females, this means we surgically remove the ovaries and usually the uterus, and in males, it means we surgically remove the testicles. Spaying or neutering decreases the likelihood of certain types of cancers and eliminates the possibility of your pet becoming pregnant or fathering unwanted puppies.
Performing this surgery also gives us a chance, while your pet is under anesthesia, to identify and address some of the diseases your dog is likely to develop. For example, if your pet needs hip X-rays or a puppy tooth extracted, this would be a good time.
This is convenient for you and easy for your friend. Routine blood testing prior to surgery also helps us to identify and take precautions for common problems that increase anesthetic or surgical risk.
This means your Basset is more at risk than other breeds. When a dog bloats, the stomach twists on itself and fills with gas. The twisting cuts off blood supply to the stomach, and sometimes the spleen. Left untreated, the disease is quickly fatal, sometimes in as little as 30 minutes. Your dog may retch or heave but little or nothing comes out , act restless, have an enlarged abdomen, or lie in a prayer position front feet down, rear end up.
Preventive surgery in which the stomach is tacked down or sutured in place so that it is unlikely to twist is an option. If you see symptoms, take your pet to an emergency hospital immediately! Unfortunately, Basset Hounds can inherit or develop a number of different eye conditions, some of which may cause blindness if not treated right away, and most of which can be extremely painful!
We will evaluate his eyes at every examination to look for any signs of concern. Glaucoma, an eye condition that affects Basset Hounds and people too, is an extremely painful disease that rapidly leads to blindness if left untreated. Symptoms include squinting, watery eyes, bluing of the cornea the clear front part of the eye , and redness in the whites of the eyes. Pain is rarely noticed by pet owners though it is frequently there and can be severe.
People who have certain types of glaucoma often report it feels like being stabbed in the eye with an ice pick! Glaucoma is a medical emergency. Cataracts are a common cause of blindness in older Bassets. Many dogs adjust well to losing their vision and get along just fine.
Surgery to remove cataracts and restore sight may also be an option. Dogs have a third eyelid that contains a gland that produces about one-third of the fluid that bathes the eye. If the gland is sore or swollen, it looks like a red blob in the corner of the eye. This condition is called cherry eye, and it can occur very suddenly in one or both eyes. If this happens to him, we may treat it with ointment first, but surgery is often the best option.
Intervertebral disc disease IVDD is a common condition in dogs with long backs and short legs, which may include your Basset. The disease is caused when the jelly-like cushion between one or more vertebrae slips or ruptures, causing the disc to press on the spinal cord. If your dog is suddenly unable or unwilling to jump up or go up stairs, is reluctant to move around, has a hunched back, cries out, or refuses to eat or go potty, he is likely in severe pain.
He may even drag his back feet or be suddenly paralyzed and unable to get up or use his back legs. Call us or an emergency clinic immediately! For less severe cases, rest and medication may resolve the problem. In severe cases involving paralysis, we may recommend surgical removal of the ruptured discs within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms to get the best results. As with so many other diseases, weight control helps to prevent this problem.
A genetically linked neurological condition that could occur in your Basset Hound causes a wobbly, drunken gait. This condition, known as wobbler disease or wobbler syndrome, happens because there is a narrowing of the vertebrae in the neck, which pinches the spinal cord and associated nerves. If the nerves do not send signals to the brain the way they are supposed to, your dog cannot feel his feet.
The first signs you will often notice are unstable hind legs, stumbling, and sometimes falling. Medications, neck braces, rehabilitation exercise programs, and surgery are treatment options.
You might notice that he runs along and suddenly picks up a back leg and skips or hops for a few strides. If the problem is mild and involves only one leg, your friend may not require much treatment beyond arthritis medication.
When symptoms are severe, surgery may be needed to realign the kneecap to keep it from popping out of place. Basset Hounds are especially prone to a life-threatening heart condition known as dilated cardiomyopathy, or DCM, in which the heart becomes so large, thin, and weak that it can no longer effectively pump blood to the body. As this problem advances, he may act weak or tired, faint or collapse, breathe in a labored way, or cough.
Left untreated, hypoadrenocorticism can be fatal, and symptoms often mimic many other diseases. Fortunately, we can run a specialized timed blood test to check for this condition.
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