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NikonNick
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Joined: 02 Oct 2015
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Location: New Zealand
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Wed Jul 25, 2018 12:36 am |
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Hi, I have a 6 yr old bitch who has had quite a persistent "cough" for sometime which has been getting more persistent recently. Its a really loud hacking type of cough, kinda like there's something stuck in her throat but it never results in her vomiting etc. In past week or so she has become quite lethargic/slow too, its now a major effort to climb on to the sofa or bed, almost like she has painful joints or something. Her appetite is still OK and she's bright eyed but just seems to be "off" somehow. Taking her to vet this arvo but would be interested to see if anyone has had a similar problem. Cheers, Nick |
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Jacquietwig
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Joined: 20 Apr 2011
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Location: East Kent, UK
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Wed Jul 25, 2018 10:25 am |
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Sorry no experience myself but first thoughts are Lungworm or heart, hope you get some answers this afternoon, good luck and do let us know the outcome. |
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Derwendolly
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Joined: 25 Sep 2016
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Location: Wales-Carms/Powys border
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Wed Jul 25, 2018 10:46 am |
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It's easy to get a lungworm test yourself through the Wormcount.com labs. Collect poo sample over three consecutive days and then post off in the container provided. Relatively low cost and the result comes back by email within the next three days. I do this regularly for my two for peace of mind.  |
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kathryn
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Joined: 07 Jul 2010
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Wed Jul 25, 2018 10:49 am |
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Hoping that all goes well at the vets and that she is feeling better soon xxx
Please let us know how she is. |
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tb
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Joined: 14 Jan 2011
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Location: Peak District
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Wed Jul 25, 2018 11:41 am |
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Maybe kennel cough. The vet will surely be able to help. Hope she is better very soon. |
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Jacquietwig
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Joined: 20 Apr 2011
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Location: East Kent, UK
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Wed Jul 25, 2018 1:13 pm |
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Derwendolly wrote: |
It's easy to get a lungworm test yourself through the Wormcount.com labs. Collect poo sample over three consecutive days and then post off in the container provided. Relatively low cost and the result comes back by email within the next three days. I do this regularly for my two for peace of mind.  |
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Heidiwuff
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Joined: 13 Jun 2013
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Location: Hayes Middx
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Wed Jul 25, 2018 1:35 pm |
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Hope she's ok. Please let us know how she gets on.
Mary |
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NikonNick
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Joined: 02 Oct 2015
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Location: New Zealand
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Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:04 pm |
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Thanks for all the replies. Nothing nasty found yesterday by Vet...........has taken some bloods, she is wondering if there might be some sort of chest/lung infection going on which will show up in the results. Briar seemed to be a bit perkier last night but the coughing is still happening. Will keep you updated. Cheers |
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Heidiwuff
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Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:16 pm |
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Sounds hopeful as to the cause. Love the name Briar!
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Gerrie
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Joined: 29 Nov 2007
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Thu Jul 26, 2018 2:37 pm |
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I assume the vet would do a heart check?
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Threebeards
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Joined: 11 Dec 2008
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Location: Westport - New Zealand
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Sun Jul 29, 2018 9:03 am |
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Yes I was wondering about the heart too, I hope she did a check. |
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