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 

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

I certainly hope it is something easily resolved as well.  Glad to hear he is still his happy self and not in any distress from whatever it is that's causing this. Keep the updates coming.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I really think this is good news.

[Wendy and Myla]

It's so so scary when our doodles are not acting their normal self!  I am thinking of you lots, and know that you must be beside yourself with worry!  I really believe that with all of our thoughts and prayers, Spud will get through whatever this is!!!!  Please keep updating because we are all wondering how you both are!!!!  Hugs!!!!!

[DJ & Chance]

More hugs for you and Spud. 

[Camilla and Darwin]

Thinking of you guys!

[Gail and Bailey]

Thinking of you guys this morning and hoping Spud is improving. Sending hugs!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Be patient and know we are all wishing Spud well. If his lungs are clear it sounds like a viral tracheotomy or laryngitis. The prednisone should help. Thinking of you all.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Be patient!  LOL  You sound like Roger.  I am trying.   He is still happy this morning but getting restless. He would love that ball and squirrels are in his yard!!!

He sounds like a Frenchie or a Pug today but happy and hungry.  

[F, Calla & Luca]

Dear lord, should read tracheitis not tracheotomy. A little more time.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

I knew what you meant :)   Trach-something but not otomy.     We really do not want a tracheotomy, thank you.   

Time-so far  we have not one bit of improvement and these sounds he makes are not music.  But, I have a very busy schedule the next few days so that is good.    

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Keep us updated, please.

[Julie, Eloise & Beasley]

I hope Spud is showing some improvement today.  Sending good thoughts your way!