Dog Not Well! Panting, Wet Chin

[jubieanna]

My sister-in-laws golden retriever is 12 years old. he is whimpering when he moves and panting. his chin is wet and his tummy is going in and out when he is breathing.
have rung the vet who said to bring him to emergency surgery tomorrow at 12. does anyone know what the symptoms could be?
I wanted him seen tonight because it sounds serious. any help ABers?

Thank you

[treetops68]

Sounds pretty serious, I'd get him seen tonight if at all possible.

[seekeerz]

Has this come on suddenly, he's definitely distressed ...can you possibly get him to a vet tonight ?

[jubieanna]

Yes started this evening. I thought it sounded serious. he is getting on but usually in good health. when she rang the vet the dog had fallen asleep so i assume she thought he was ok but he woke up and cried just after. its heartbreaking bless him.

[Baldric]

Sorry, but it's got to be Vets ASAP

[anneasquith]

I wonder if he has a high temperature maybe wash him down with some coolish water, but im no expert.

[nungate]

vet - asap

[jubieanna]

do you think its his heart? Im going to ring them back and insist they see him tonight.

[slinky.kate]

we have an emergency walk in vet here,think its the pdsa,i had to take my dog there late at night.

[ladybirder]

There will be an emergency vet on duty somewhere in your area tonight jubie.

[jubieanna]

Ive just been having a look on the internet to find one. there is one in Newport about 10 miles away. Wish us luck.

[seekeerz]

Keep us posted and all the very best xx

[Ann]

Hope all goes well for you all. We are all thinking of you. Drive carefully.

[ladybirder]

Good luck and please let us know how you get on.

[jubieanna]

will do. thanks all x

[ladybirder]

Go Go Go! X

[welshlibranr]

He's an old boy, but if this is a sudden thing it could be an infection, so sooner he sees a vet the better, you do right to take him to the emergency vet right now, hope he'll be ok.........

[slinky.kate]

hows the dog doing ,been thinking about it all night,

[Peaspeculiars]

Just seen your post Jubieanna - sincerely hope the dog is ok? You did the right thing by trying to see a vet lastnight - hope they managed to see you? all the very best xx

[jubieanna]

Thank you all for your advice and concern. 'magic' the dog has something in his tummy causing swelling. he has had painkillers and anti-inflammatory injections. he has to go back Tuesday to have scans to see whats in there :-(
He is a bit better today though so injections have helped. Heart and temperature were ok.

[ladybirder]

Thanks for the update jubieanna. Glad to hear he is a little better. Can we have an update after the scan as well please?

Love the name Magic. XX