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Why is my dog wheezing, twitching, not eating, and won't move?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 20 lbs

My dog has a respiratory infection, she won’t eat or drink. She’s twitching and wheezing and won’t really move. What is going on?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 25th, 2018

Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with a systemic involvement of respiratory tract inflammation/infection causing fever and a quite concerning presentation. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.

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