How do I know my dog is getting enough oxygen?
How do I know my dog is getting enough oxygen?
Some of the most common symptoms in hypoxemia are:
- Shortness of breath.
- Gagging or gasping.
- Difficult and rapid breathing.
- Excessive coughing and gagging.
- Blue or purple tint to the skin (cyanosis)
- Fast heart rate.
- Pain when breathing.
- Frothy discharge from nose and mouth.
What are the signs of heart failure in dogs?
These signs should be taken seriously and addressed with your veterinarian at first notice:
- Fainting.
- Difficulty breathing / shortness of breath.
- Inability to exercise.
- Persistent coughing.
- Fatigue.
- Pacing before bedtime and difficulty settling down.
- Lack of appetite.
- Swollen belly (due to fluid buildup)