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Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 8 years and 7 months old | 16.5 lbs
My shih tzu has phlegm how do i help her she having lots trouble breathing extending neck restlesx wont eat. Has heart worms in lungs as well she a rescue
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Published on August 22nd, 2017
Hi there! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is very concerning as heart worms can cause all the clinical signs you describe. She needs to see a veterinarian as soon as possible for treatment of her heart worms. I am afraid that that is really the only thing that can help Princess. I am keeping my fingers crossed that Princess can do well!
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Hi there and thank you for your post. I am sorry to hear princess is not doing well. I am concerned with how she is breathing based on your description. If she has heart worms and is having difficulty breathing, I am worried about her going into heart failure. I would get her seen by a vet as soon as possible. If she does not get medical attention soon, I fear she may continue to deteriorate. I hope princess is able to get seen and treated as soon as possible! Please feel free to contact me with any further questions or concerns you may have.
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