Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | 9 years and 3 months old
My dog breathing really fast and heavy and it's getting worse
1 Answer
Published on April 24th, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear that! Please get him in to see a vet. Your vet will probably recommend a chest X-ray to get a better idea of what is going on. In a 9 year old chihuahua some possible causes include heart failure, pneumonia, or cancer. If he seems labored in his breathing, do not delay, please take him to the vet right away.
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