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Why is my 4-month German Shepherd puppy struggling to breathe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | 4 months and 10 days old

Hello. My 4 months old german sheperd is having dyspnea. i think she's having URT

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Answered By Amy S. Eutsey, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 25th, 2017

Any breathing abnormalities should be addressed by your veterinarian as soon as possible. Dyspnea is difficulty breathing and is a generalized term. It can be a result of a respiratory infection, trauma, allergies, a foreign body in the airways, and numerous other things. If your pet is having difficulty breathing, please see your vet right away.

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