My dog is panting, coughing, and tired. Should I get a second opinion?

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Hello, I took my dog to a vet cause i noticed changes in his behaviour: he pants a lot, can't calm down at night and gets very anxious, caughs daily but not very often and he gets tired at walk a lot sooner than before(walks are now 20mins max). He isn't lethargic and has great appetite. The vet did cardio exam, but i wanted second opinion cause i wasn't very satisfied with whole exam and his opinions cause it's not his area of expertice. He said all is well and doesn't require any treatment. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 12 years and 4 months old | 66.14 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Sparkie. It is difficult to say with only one view, but I think that his heart looks enlarged on the x-ray. His trachea also appears elevated. This can cause coughing. Did he have any blood work performed to look for internal abnormalities? I would also evaluate his joints and mobility as this can be a significant source of pain in an older dog. It is worth seeking a second opinion if you are not happy with his exam. You know your dog. I hope this information helps!

My dog is panting, coughing, and tired. Should I get a second opinion?

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