Why is my old dog coughing, weak, not eating, and breathing fast?

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My almost 10 yr old pomerainian Ozzy developed a hacking a hairball up type of cough about 3 weeks ago.. I was told as long as he is eating and drinking he will be fine.. as of this afternoon he doesn't want to eat and drink anything and seems a little weak.. but the cough sounds different.. it's fast and not as strong and maybe 10 in a row then maybe her will gag as if he is going to hack a hairball or something.. his breathing is fast.. I'm very scared I love this dig so much! Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | 9 years and 9 months old | 18 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. There are many, many different reasons that Ozzy could have a cough. I know you are worried so you really need to get him to a vet for an exam. I think you are right to be worried. Here are some possibilities for his symptoms: * collapsing trachea * heart disease (like heart failure) * heartworm disease * kennel cough * asthma * lung worms There are many others but those are the ones I can think of off the top of my head. Please get him into your vet for an exam as soon as you can. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Why is my old dog coughing, weak, not eating, and breathing fast?

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