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My 5-month Yorkie breathes like drowning after shower. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | 5 months and 28 days old | 3.89 lbs

hi have my yorkie hes 5 months started breathing like he’s drowning im not sure if it was because i was showering him and water might have gotten inside is it something i should concern ? or what is it?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on February 16th, 2020

Poor pup! Without being able to examine him in person and listen to his breathing, it's hard to say whether he just got choked on some water in the shower, or if this is something more serious. Breathing issues can be a life-threatening emergency in many cases, so the best advice I can give is to take him to your nearest emergency clinic right away to be assessed. The veterinarian there should be able to give you a better idea of what's going on, and see what kind of treatment is needed.

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