My senior dog with lymphoma is panting fast. Is he suffering?

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My dog is 14 years old. He was diagnosed with lymphoma one week ago. His breathing is fast and he is panting without exertion. He is still eating okay but had a bad night of getting up and down and his breathing was bad. I need to know if the fast breathing is considered suffering for a dog. He’s on prednisone. Also Nister is a border collie about 61 pounds. Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | neutered | 13 years and 8 months old | 61 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor guy. Labored breathing in a pet with lymphoma suggests that the cancer has spread to the lungs I'm afraid. Another possible cause for panting is that Buster is in discomfort, but the panting would not be labored. If the panting continues throughout the day, then I would suggest considering end of life discussions with your vet to assess whether it is best to humanely euthanize or try other palliative care options to possibly make Buster more comfortable. I am so sorry that your pet Buster is so ill and hope that you can make a good decision about his care moving forward. Take care.

My senior dog with lymphoma is panting fast. Is he suffering?

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