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Why is my dog with laryngeal paralysis collapsing or struggling to breathe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 12 years and 10 months old | 57 lbs

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 4th, 2019

I am assuming you are referring to a collapsing sign in a dog with laryngeal paralysis. This could be the consequence of severe upper airway obstruction that can occur during strenuous exercise or in heat and humidity, which results in respiratory distress and collapse.

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