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Found dog has red eyes, hard breathing, and a tummy lump. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female

I found this dog today he was walking with a leash on with no leader, his eyes are red and dark, his side lips are hanging his elbows are like camel's elbows, he breathes hard and he has this rounded skin that looks like a tumor in his tummy area, can i know whats wrong with him?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on September 1st, 2017

Without a physical exam, it is difficult to determine exactly what is wrong with him. The red eyes may indicate infection or inflammation, the elbows may be calloused from laying on rough surfaces, the breathing may be a respiratory issue or it could be cardiac in nature. The tumor may be just that, whether it is benign or malignant is unknowable without diagnostics. If you plan on keeping him, consider a visit to the local veterinary clinic or humane society where he could get an exam to diagnose his issues. Any treatment will depend on these diagnoses.

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