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My dog woke up with gunky eyes and is struggling to breathe, why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 14 years and 11 months old | 20 lbs

My dog woke up with gunky eyes and is having trouble breathing

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 17th, 2020

That's not good! Toby could have an eye infection and a severe upper respiratory infection. It's very serious he's having trouble breathing, that's a medical emergency. You need to take him into a vet now.

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