Is my dog's stress dangerous? Can it be fatal, especially if sick?

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Can a dog die within hours from stress? Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 95 lbs

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thanks for using Pet Coach. Stress alone in an otherwise healthy dog is unlikely to cause death, but if a dog were to have underlying respiratory or cardiovascular compromise, stress could definitely put it over the edge with the increased heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen demands. This could happen much faster than several hours depending on the degree of underlying disease. Hope this helps.

Is my dog's stress dangerous? Can it be fatal, especially if sick?

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