Note: I am not a veterinarian and I am not affiliated with a veterinarian. I am just a dog lover that wants to provide you with information. This table is not meant to replace a diagnoses of your pet's illness by your veterinarian.
*Asterisks denote the most common causes
| Difficulty Breathing | Lameness and Paralysis | ||||
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Intestinal Obstruction Enlarged Prostate Cancer Fractured pelvis Hernia Constipation Obstipation Foreign Bodies
Irritation of intestine
Urinary Obstruction
Giving Birth
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Hormonal changes Hypothyroidism Cushing’s syndrome Ovarian imbalance Femininisation
Parasites
Other causes |
Obstructed chest movements Ruptured diaphragm Fluid in Chest Pneumothorax Abdominal pressure
Obstructed airway
Oxygen lack |
Infection *Canine Distemper *Kennel Cough Parvovirus Roundworm Lungworm infection Tracheal worm infection Tubercu- losis
Irritation or damage to airway/lungs
Poor blood supply* |
Infection Canine Distemper Tetanus Rabies Lyme Disease Pseudorabies
Pain
Other damage |
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