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I have a 14-year old male dog, he has been very healthy and ...

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I have a 14-year old male dog, he has been very healthy and energetic for years, but in the last couple of weeks we have noticed a change in him, he seems to be swelling around the stomach area but is doing both of his bathroom breaks. Do you have any suggestions as to what might be wrong with him? We don't want to put him to sleep because he has so much life to him, but we don't want him to suffer either, please give me your advice I would truly appreciate it!
Leslie

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Age: >12; Male; Breed: Spaniel Mix

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Mineral oil, but his movements are o.k., and his urine is as usual too.

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February 18 2006 at 10:33 PM (7 minutes and 21 seconds later)
         
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Does he ever cough or pant more than he used to?
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February 18 2006 at 10:35 PM (2 minutes and 47 seconds later)
         
Reply to Tammy Falkner's Post: He pants more with the swelling.



Edited by XXXXXXX on February 18 2006 at 10:45 PM
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February 18 2006 at 10:45 PM (9 minutes and 26 seconds later)
         

The fear with a dog this age and with the symptoms that you are seeing is that the dog has a heart issue. If this is the case, you will see swelling around the chest and abdomen. This is because fluid accumulates around the heart and lungs when there is a heart condition.

I suggest that you see the vet with the dog as soon as you are able to rule this out and to get a general exam.

Heart issues are often treatable if you can catch them early enough.

Let me know if you still have questions.

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February 19 2006 at 11:44 AM (12 hours and 59 minutes and 14 seconds later)
         
Thanks!
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You are very welcome! Don't forget to accept my answer if it was helpful!
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