My dog is 9 years old and has started breahing really hard and fast for about a month. I have taken him to 2 different vets they both say allergies. But the shots and medicine hasn't helped him. He has been eating a lot too lately and has gained weight. Just doen's feel good.
Experienced Advisor Mark Nunez says:
September 30th, 2008 at 05:28 AM
These are not symptoms of allergies. What you are describing could be Cushing's disease (an over active adrenal gland). Have a vet perform a low dose dexamethsone test and an abdominal ultrasound to check for it. IT IS NOT ALLERGIES :-)
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