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Why is my 8-year-old Bichon wheezing and breathing funny all day?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Male | unneutered | 8 years and 4 months old | 8 lbs

My dog has been breathing funny all day. It sounds like a slight whine or wheezing when he takes a breath. He is an 8 year old bischon and is in good health. No medical issues.

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 10th, 2018

Your dog is in respiratory trouble and needs to be seen asap by a veterinarian. Seeing that he is a small dog and fairly old, there is a chance that Bentley is suffering from pulmonary edema caused by a heart condition. He could also have a respiratory tract infection. Please take Bentley to a veterinarian today.

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