Our dog does not walk at all. She lies in the sternal position (on her belly) and we lift her to move her to go outside and for everything else. About 2 months ago she started this huffing. So, when she is awake, she sometimes rests but often huffs. In order to get her to stop, I need to give her Melotin, which makes her sleep or rest deeply enough so that she doesn't huff. It's very stressful.
The vets say her heart is fine and that she is in no physical pain. I am concerned that she is feeling frustation because she can't walk so she huffs.
Has anyone experienced this? Do you have any ideas about the cause and any solutions??
Thank you, Donna
Help Needed: HUFFING
Re: Help Needed: HUFFING
Hi Donna,
What is your dog's diagnosis? Why does your dog fall over? Has your dog been tested for Cushing's disease? It can cause panting.
What is your dog's diagnosis? Why does your dog fall over? Has your dog been tested for Cushing's disease? It can cause panting.
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terry
Re: Help Needed: HUFFING
What exactly do you mean by huffing? Do you nean panting like Carol said? Not sure if i can help but I'm sure someone here can. Good luck and keep us posted on your dogs progression.
Re: Help Needed: HUFFING
How old is your dog? Do you have any other animals? Has there been any change in the dog's environment? I think I would consult another vet ASAP.
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Re: Help Needed: HUFFING *LINK*
Donna, what have you found out about your dog's "huffing"? Here's some symptoms of Cushing's Disease (as suggested by Carol C as a possibility). As you'll see, "panting" is one of the signs associated with Cushing's Disease. I just wondered if you've noticed any other of these symptoms. I hope your vet can come to a conclusion and soon. Best of luck.
MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS INCLUDE
a) increased/excessive thirst and drinking (polydipsia)
b) increased/excessive urination (polyuria)
c) urinary accidents in previously housetrained dogs
d) increased/excessive appetite (polyphagia)
e) food stealing/guarding, begging, trash dumping, etc.
f) sagging, bloated, pot-bellied appearance
g) weight gain or its appearance due to fat redistribution
h) loss of muscle mass, giving the appearance of weight loss
i) bony, skull-like appearance of head
j) exercise intolerance, lethargy, general or hind-leg weakness
k) new reluctance to jump on furniture or people
l) excess panting, seeking cool surfaces to rest on
m) symmetrical thinning of hair or baldness (alopecia) on torso
n) other coat changes like dullness or dryness
o) slow regrowth of hair after clipping
p) thin, wrinkled, fragile, and/or darkly pigmented skin
q) easily damaged/bruised skin that heals slowly
r) hard, calcified lumps in the skin (calcinosis cutis)
s) susceptibility to infections (especially skin and urinary)
t) diabetes, pancreatitis, seizures
OUR GOLDEN YEARS: Cushing's Disease (symptoms/treatments)
MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS INCLUDE
a) increased/excessive thirst and drinking (polydipsia)
b) increased/excessive urination (polyuria)
c) urinary accidents in previously housetrained dogs
d) increased/excessive appetite (polyphagia)
e) food stealing/guarding, begging, trash dumping, etc.
f) sagging, bloated, pot-bellied appearance
g) weight gain or its appearance due to fat redistribution
h) loss of muscle mass, giving the appearance of weight loss
i) bony, skull-like appearance of head
j) exercise intolerance, lethargy, general or hind-leg weakness
k) new reluctance to jump on furniture or people
l) excess panting, seeking cool surfaces to rest on
m) symmetrical thinning of hair or baldness (alopecia) on torso
n) other coat changes like dullness or dryness
o) slow regrowth of hair after clipping
p) thin, wrinkled, fragile, and/or darkly pigmented skin
q) easily damaged/bruised skin that heals slowly
r) hard, calcified lumps in the skin (calcinosis cutis)
s) susceptibility to infections (especially skin and urinary)
t) diabetes, pancreatitis, seizures
OUR GOLDEN YEARS: Cushing's Disease (symptoms/treatments)