My senior dog won't eat, is bloated, struggles to breathe. What now?

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Mt dog hasnt been eating for 6 days, he is 16 years old, only accepts water, has a bloated abdomen and is has trouble breathing, took him to the vet and his only solution was euthanizing him. Please help me. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | unneutered | 7 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry that Max is doing so badly! He does sound extremely ill, and I recommend getting him into another vet for a second opinion. Without seeing him in person, I can't say if there are any options for treatment, but another vet may have suggestions of things to try. I can say that from your description, he is extremely ill and unfortunately there may not be anything that can be done for him. It's very serious he won't eat, and the bloated abdomen and trouble breathing could be due to something like severe, end stage heart disease or cancer. With those symptoms, letting him go peacefully may be the best and kindest option for him. But first take him into another vet immediately for a second opinion. I hope this helps, and I'm sorry you're in the position.

My senior dog won't eat, is bloated, struggles to breathe. What now?

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