My diabetic dog is lethargic, has white gums & labored breathing. Why?

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My dog is a 9 years old diabetic mutt. He is suddenly lethargic, has dry nose, white gums and vomited once today. He's also separating himself from the family and breathing a little labored. What could be the cause? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 9 years and 8 months old | 90 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Oh dear, Biggem sounds extremely ill. These are highly concerning signs. White gums, labored breathing, and acute lethargy are all signs that warrant a visit to an emergency vet immediately, as they can be life-threatening. Possible causes of these signs could be due to diabetic ketoacidosis, gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV; bloat), heart failure, among others. At this point, I strongly recommend taking Biggem directly to an emergency veterinary hospital for immediate evaluation. I hope that all goes well.

My diabetic dog is lethargic, has white gums & labored breathing. Why?

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