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 

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Thanks for the update Joanne. Poor guy! I hope he starts improving soon and doesn't require sedation. Fingers and paws crossed! :)

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Headed back to the vet. He is no better and so short of breath. If I had an inhaler, I'd be giving it to him 

[Kaitlin and Ludo]

Poor baby!  I'm thinking good thoughts for you and Spud!  Get better soon!!

[Gail and Bailey]

Oh no. Sending healing vibes to sweet Spud!!! And hugs to you both!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

I'm so sorry! Sending healthy vibes and prayers for Spud. 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Aw, we're sorry he's having so much trouble. Hoping for an easy fix. 

[Carol and Banjo]

Oh Spud.....I'm just seeing this.    I hope and pray this is nothing serious and he's on his way back to good health.   Big hugs to you both!!!!

[Janet & Jaxson]

Jaxson and I are thinking of Spud and hoping he will be better soon!  Keep us posted.

[Becka]

So sorry to hear about poor Spud--feel better soon, Spud buddy!

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

Thinking of you both. I know you've got to be worrying about your baby. I keep checking back in to see the updates. We've got our fingers and paws crossed for a good outcome.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Hugs from Annabelle and Lucy.  Hope you feel better real soon Mr. Spud!

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

We need an update, Joanne.