Why is my senior dog suddenly breathing hard and collapsing?

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My yellow lab just turned 15. She has been fine up until 2 days ago. Going back two days ago, Lily threw up late in the evening but seemed fine afterwards. The next day she became a completely different dog and in a disposition that I have never seen. She started breathing really hard and lost coordination. She kept flopping to the floor and wouldn’t move, eat or drink water. I put her in her bed and let her rest. The heavy breathing subsided once she was resting but her breathing went into stom. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 14 years old | 70 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Lily sounds very sick at the moment, and it could be something serious like heart disease, liver disease, or even cancer. I would consider her symptoms a medical emergency, and I would take her into a vet immediately.

Why is my senior dog suddenly breathing hard and collapsing?

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