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My dog is very sick with multiple severe symptoms. Is it an emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog sleeps all day and night can barely stand has puss coming out of his pee pee looks like ring worm in his ear yelps when I pick him up also he sounds like he has a hard time breathing when I pick him up but I think cause it hurts I have to take him out every day to pee

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 11th, 2019

Your dog sounds very sick, and I think he needs veterinary attention now. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

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