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Why is my senior pug barking, breathing heavy, and struggling to walk?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | unneutered | 13 years and 3 months old | 27 lbs

Hi! My dog , 13 y/o pug-male, just started to bark and heavy breathing. He had some trouble walking.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 28th, 2019

These symptoms are vague and not specific for any one illness or disease process but I would be very concerned about them in a dog this age and breed. I suggest you get Chimi to the vet for an exam as soon as possible.

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