My husky is coughing, vomiting, and lethargic. Is it serious?

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Last night Midna began coughing (like a cat with hairball). Then she began vomiting bile. She's also been very cuddly, which is unusual for her since she is a husky and gets hot easily. She also has been breathing quickly (but could be because she is hot?). Today when we took her outside for a bathroom break when we came back she just lay outside the unit and had to be convinced to come in. She's drank some water and had food. My husband wants to wait to get her checked but I am very worried. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 9 months and 5 days old | 50 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Huskies are certainly able to overheat more easily than other breeds due to their thick coat. All of the clinical signs could potentially be related to something like that as well, but could be an indication of something entirely different. If there has only been episode of vomiting and some mild lethargy, I don't think it is entirely unreasonable to take a wait and see approach. If the rapid breathing becomes even more labored or Midna actually appears to be in any true distress, I would not delay and would take her into the veterinarian as soon as possible. As of now, it sounds like she's still eating, drinking, and functioning pretty normally. Keep a close eye on Midna, particularly the breathing, and should it worsen have her looked at right away.

My husky is coughing, vomiting, and lethargic. Is it serious?

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