My dog is struggling to breathe, coughing, and seems disoriented.

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My dog is a Springer spaniel he is 9, years old. He's not been eating at all for a week, he is severely struggling to breathe , he keeps coughing and choking, he keeps falling asleep whilst sitting up, his tummy looks swollen, he keeps falling over, he seems disoriented and extremely lethargic and not himself. He also has a snotty nose, gooey eyes and keeps lifting his head really high. Pet's info: Dog | English Springer Spaniel | Male

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Based on the symptoms you are describing, it sounds as if Charlie is dealing with a severe respiratory disease / infection. I would strongly recommend getting Charlie in to the emergency veterinarian as soon as possible as this could potentially become fatal if not appropriately treated. The sooner he is seen the better. You can try and place him in the bathroom with the hot shower running so that he is breathing in steam and using a humidifier in the meantime while you are waiting to get to an emergency vet. I hope Charlie feels better soon! Please let me know if you have any further questions / concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

My dog is struggling to breathe, coughing, and seems disoriented.

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