My dog is limping, tired, and breathing hard. What's happening?

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my 6.5 year old presa cannario/ rottti cross is not well. he is coming up lame on his left side, mostly his back leg. he is depressed and lethargic. his breathing is somewhat laboured, his nose is runny and he is slobbering far more then usual. his eyes are clear. his appetite is reduced considerably. He is still drinking however. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 6 years and 7 months old | 110 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Josie is precious and I'm sorry to hear that he's not feeling well! It's possible that he's in a considerable amount of pain, as this could be causing not only his limping, but also his lethargy, appetite loss and heavier breathing. It's possible that his runny nose and drooling are associated with heavier panting or nausea. However, it really concerns me that you're seeing this labored breathing. While pain is certainly a very possible cause, other issues, like congestive heart failure, pneumonia or other forms of heart disease could also be causing these breathing changes. At this point, you really do need to take Josie to an emergency vet for evaluation. After a physical exam, the vet will be able to recommend any necessary diagnostic tests, which may include x-rays of the affected leg and/or his chest. Based on all of those results, they'll be able to determine the best course of treatment. This is not a situation that can be managed with home remedies. I hope that he's feeling better soon!

My dog is limping, tired, and breathing hard. What's happening?

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