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

[murraymints]

Thank goodness ...must be a relief !! Hope he continues to improve xx

[jubieanna]

It is a great relief :-)) just gotta hope it was something thats not gonna come back. at the moment he seems fully recovered from whatever it was x

[Peaspeculiars]

That's fantastic News Jubieanna! glad to see he's a fighter :-) you must be so pleased xx

[jubieanna]

Just had bad news from SIL. Magic has had a relapse and collapsed. vet on the way. It's not looking good. :-(((( poor old boy x

[kvalidir]

awwwww... fingers crossed for the best outcome :(

[jubieanna]

RIP my lovely Magic. He had to be put to sleep. So sad x

[anneasquith]

oh my :(

[Tilly2]

I am so sorry to hear this jubie. At least Magic is out of pain and distress now. It doesn't help, I know but it's something to hang on to.

Your S-I-L must be devastated.

[wolf63]

I am sorry to hear about Magic. This is the downside of having little friends with such short a life span. But the good thing is that we can allow them to die with dignity. x

[ferlew]

Terribly sorry to read this, for you and your SIL.

[jubieanna]

Yes Tilly she is and my nephew. We looked after him whenever they went away and he was such a lovely dog. So sad but he was in pain. It was awful to see him like that.

[ladybirder]

Oh jubie, I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. It's heartbreaking when you lose a much loved family pet. Lovely that your S-in-Law called the vet out to him instead of him being traipsed to the vet and that he died in his own familiar home that he loved. Sounds as if he's had a good life and been loved which is all they ask for and so so many don't get. RIP Magic.

[jubieanna]

Thank you all for your kind thoughts. I'm sat with my little pug thanking the Lord he's only 1. They bring so much joy in their short lives x

[whirlyhurly]

My utmost sympathy, I have my 11 year old darling lurcher asleep next to me on the sofa, and I dread to think of when his final days are. It is so heartbreaking losing a beloved dog.

[Peaspeculiars]

So very to sad to hear this Jubieanna, bless him and RIP. He obviously had very caring owners and a wonderful life so a big hug from me and my dog Douggie (also asleep next to me) for you and heartfelt sympathy for your SIL. Always an awful decision to have to make, but obviously the best decision given the circumstances xx

[Prudie]

Oh no, what a shame. I am sorry, heartbreaking news. You have my sympathies, losing a loved pet is always painful.

[jubieanna]

Thank you whirly and peas. He was loved by us all and it was the right decision. He had a full and wonderful life and we are thankful for that xx

[jubieanna]

Thank you prudie x

[Tilly2]

I had to have my 12 year old German Shepherd dog put to sleep at the beginning of March. I was devastated. What helped me, was to sit down with a pencil and notebook and write down all my random thoughts, feeling and memories. It was a miserable, tearful afternoon but it did help in a strange sort of way.

[lilacben]

Oh no what a shock.!! I was thinking he was doing well. I am so truly sorry. Poor Magic he did put up a fight didnt he.? Bless him.. I am getting worried more by the day with my dear boy, Ben. He has had trouble with his back legs for a while now but giving him his tablets he has been doing well. Until a couple of days ago. Even though he has had his tablets he is having more and more trouble getting up when he is laid down. Oh dear just hope it is the warm weather. Anyway love to you and your pug. Brenda x