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Why is my overweight chihuahua struggling to breathe and peeing?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 11 lbs

I have chiwawa she's 8.9 over weight lately peeing all over and her breathing load and like she can't breath is it her age

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 7th, 2018

No, it's not her age, she is suffering from respiratory distress and it could be caused by various conditions such as heart failure, heartworm or lung infection, you need to take her to the vet ASAP in order to get it checked and treated.

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