My dog is panting, whining, tongue out. Can't swallow. Emergency?

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Autumn is panting and whining a lot. Her tongue is hanging out and she tries to eat but can't seem to swallow. She doesn't appear to have any bite marks. What could it be? Should we take in her tonight or wait till tomorrow? Pet's info: Dog | Basset Hound | Female | spayed | 1 year and 8 months old | 55 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

I’m sorry to hear about Autumn! If there is any swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, you should take her tonight- in fact now- as this could be a sign of severe allergic reaction. The sniffing the food but not actually eating it could be a sign of nausea rather than inability to swallow. If there is vomiting - especially more than twice- you should go in tonight. If she is drinking and urinating and just sort of panting and “off”, it can probably wait till the morning. I see things like this with pain/injury, spider bite, anxiety, mild nausea or tummy upset, and other things. Obviously if you see collapse, seizures, or difficulty breathing, see the emergency vet immediately. Best Of luck to you and Autumn!

My dog is panting, whining, tongue out. Can't swallow. Emergency?

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