My dog is coughing and swollen. Does she need an emergency vet now?

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She started the slow kill treatment on my vets advice because of her age, health, and stage, treated with advantage multi and today became swollen and having a bad cough, (several soft coughs then one loud throat clearing one at the end) I understand this is most definitely ascites from chf and I need to get her to a vet but I'm over an hour away and she's a bad traveler. Will this be too traumatic or should I wait untill Monday when my local vet opens? I have 20mg lasix can I give her that? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 11 years and 11 months old | 70 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Anabelle shouldn't wait until Monday to see a veterinarian. Not going to the vet may be riskier than transport if she has fluid buildup from her CHF. It may begin to affect her breathing which could make it a serious emergency. Legally, we are prohibited from recommending doses in the absence of a physical exam and a VPCR (veterinarian-patient-client relationship). If possible contact your veterinarian and ask, then medicate her as per your doctor and take her in.

My dog is coughing and swollen. Does she need an emergency vet now?

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