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My dog is panting, lying down, and losing balance. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | 4 years and 10 months old | 6 lbs

Hello, I'm an 18 boy worried about my dog right now. He's been laying down all day panting his tounge, he also loses his balance!

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on June 1st, 2019

Hi, could Louie have overheated? Is it possible fir you to check his temperature ? If not, try to keep him in a cool room and wet just his feet and ankles and see if any changes in the panting. If no changes, I would suggest to have him checked over.

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