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Why is my dog collapsing or passing out? Is it a vet emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | 9 years and 11 months old | 9 lbs

my dog passes out from time to time. is this normal?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 2nd, 2017

No this is not normal at all, and Skippers needs to see a vet right away for this. Passing out intermittently is a sign of serious heart disease, and he needs a physical exam, blood tests, urinalysis, and x-rays to check his heart. Should he be in heart failure, medications can be prescribed to treat his symptoms but it unfortunately cannot be cured. Please take him into a vet asap.

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