UPDATE Final result : Hoarse

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Anyone's dog ever have a hoarse voice?

If I did  not know it was my dog, I would not recognize Spud's bark today.  It is completely different

He is playing and acting normal but that voice is crazy weird 

UPDATE:

It appears to be an upper respiratory infection of some kind and yes, maybe kennel cough or dog flu.

He is happy today, but gets completely out of breath with any activity and starts breathing and rattling hard.  He is not coughing.  Sounds more like the nose and throat area. 

If things do not improve, he will be sedated to get a further view of the respiratory tract. 

Get Well Soon, Spud 

Thank you for  your thoughts

UPDATE 2

We saw Spud's regular vet this afternoon. 

His chest is clear. It is not kennel cough. He is not coughing. The focus is  now on the  heart and/or the swollen airway. Those where the vet's chief concerns but the reasons are unknown. By the time we got there he was quiet and calm but I did show the vet the videos of these episodes we are experiencing and he clearly agreed, " that isnt right" he said. 

No more activity. Just keep him really quiet ( ya, right)   

We will continue the antibiotic and he was given prednisone to get the swelling out of his airway.  If it continues, he will get some xrays. I wish, I would have insisted the xrays would have been done today.   It's his airway! 

 I didnt notice, but he has lost some weight since August on his weight today.  

He is happy, eating, and wants to play. He just cant play without loosing his breath 

Thanks for your thoughts!   

Update 3

WOOF!  WOOF! woof woof woof woof woof and a few great growls too!   

Someone knocked on the front door.   It took me a while to shut him down again.   LOL  

He has turned the corner and it's deep.  Normal. A little husky. Like Sexy -husky   

 

Final Update-with 5 days to go on steroids I think we have crossed over to normal.  We played today 

[Sharon & Monty]

I hope Spud is feeling better soon.

[Paige and Leo]

Aww poor Spud. Thank you for the update. I hope he feels better soon!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Thinking of you and sweet Spud. Hope you had  good night and he is feeling better today. 

[Amy and Annabelle]

Thanks for the update. Thinking of you and sweet Spud.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Joanne, how's he doing today? 

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Same but maybe a little worse.  It takes time for the meds to work but I really expected a miracle this morning and this would all be gone today. 

 He is happy, slept well, but his bark is awful, breath is very short when he gets excited,  and he is gagging trying to eat and drink.  He has to be so calm to attempt any intake.

I have to go to work so I am going to pull his water and food so he does not choke to death. That part concerns me. Hate to pull the water when he is so hungry and thirsty on prednisone, but I think it's best unless someone is here. Maybe I will leave the water. 

You know, he always gagged. Not this bad, but it was there.  I just never put it all together until all suddenly became extreme. 

Thank you for checking on us 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Hoping that pred kicks in and he's better later. Hugs to you both. 

[Carol and Banjo]

Poor guy.    It must be very difficult to know you have to leave him.    What if you put a bunch of small bowls around with just a bit of water in each one?

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

We have been lucky he doesnt gulp anything  :)      He lies down to eat and drink most times unless he is playing and he will stand and drink.  

He has gagged for  years. I am just going to ' chill ' and leave him some water!   I will be home in 6 hours so that is good 

[GBK]

Just seeing this now Joanne!  Thoughts and Prayers for a quick recovery for Spud, and a big hug for you!!!

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Sending love and good thoughts for something simple during this worrying time XX <3

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Hope today went fine when you left him.  Be sure to update us.