My dog has trouble breathing and won't eat. What should I do?

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My poodle possesses loss of appetite and seems to be having difficulty in breathing ..can you help me with the first aid or things to do? Before bringing him to a vet? Hope you could help me. Pet's info: Dog | Poodle | Male

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

There isn't any first aid for difficulty breathing. In dogs, a change in respiratory rate or effort can be caused by heart issues, lung disease, anemia, infection, pain, some metabolic disorders, among many others. Pons needs to see a vet as soon as possible for evaluation and to determine the cause of the difficult breathing. The vet will do an examination and may recommend blood work and x-rays to fully evaluate internal organs and their function.

My dog has trouble breathing and won't eat. What should I do?

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