Why is my dog with Leishmaniasis tired and breathing with gurgling?

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A year ago my dog (35-40 kg, 9 y.o.) started coughing excessively and vomiting at least once a day. The vet diagnosed with leishmaniasis and gave treatments for it (November 2019), Zylapour and Laprazol. She is still on those and the vomiting has stopped. But now she gets exhausted very easily and when she breaths (especially after running) I can hear liquids in her throat (when I press on that area it stops). I've taken her to three vets and none know what it is. Can you help? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | unspayed | 10 years and 2 months old | 80 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I would have Hera re-examined by the vet and perform x-rays of the lungs and throat area and do a CBC to check for anemia. I am not quite sure what to think of the fluid sounds you described as it isn't a common issue. It's also hard to say if the exercise intolerance is related to the Leishmaniasis or a separate issue, which could be caused by heart disease, lung disease, anemia, myasthenia gravis, among a few rarer things.

Why is my dog with Leishmaniasis tired and breathing with gurgling?

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