My puppy fell in toilet, has water in lungs. Will he recover?

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i woke up and found my puppy in the toilet struggling to keep his head up. i brought him to the vet hospital. he was conscious, but having trouble breathing and shaking because he was cold. he has now been put on oxygen and they got his body temp back to normal. we just called and they said he seems the same as when we brought him and that they found only a little water in his lungs. do u think with the treatment he’ll recover cause i’m so worried. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 3 months and 3 days old | 6 lbs

Mara Howard, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm so sorry to hear Bentley had such a scare! Ingestion of water can lead to fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) and a secondary infection (such as pneumonia). As you found him right away and he was treated quickly, typically these dogs do recover fully. He may be sent home with a medication to help decrease any remaining fluid in his lungs (such as Lasix) and a prophylactic antibiotic to prevent infection. When he is home, continue to monitor him closely over the following days for any lethargy, inappetence, wheezing, or difficulty breathing. If these are seen, I would have him rechecked immediately. If he is otherwise acting normally, I would have him rechecked after he finishes his medications and then I would expect him to be fine. Good luck!

My puppy fell in toilet, has water in lungs. Will he recover?

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