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One thing that this could be is laryngeal paralysis. This can be serious enough to completely block the breathing passages. If the dog's gums are staying pink and she is able to get up and move around without getting too winded she is probably still moving enough air to not be an immediate emergency. If her gums seem to be bluish or she seems to be struggling to breathe than I would bring in tonight. I would also monitor closely throughout the night to be sure her condition doesn't deteriorate. If she seems to be breathing fairly comfortably - the noise may just be from the larynx and vocal cords that are now flacid and not able to be controlled (if it is indeed laryngeal paralysis). This can cause noise because of the air whistling past. I would not wait until Thursday - but it may be okay to wait until morning if you monitor her throughout the night. I would also keep her as calm as possible to avoid any stressful breathing. Here is a link to more information about this condition.
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2331
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Hello again,
I do not think that they know what causes it. It is thought to maybe be part of an ongoing neuromuscular degeneration. In most cases it doesn't come on suddenly though. It is a longer ongoing process. It is possible that it could happen with damage to the nerve that would affect the larynx. Most of these nerves are fairly well protected though and it wouldn't be that likely. Laryngeal paralysis would not be caused by an infection - unless it was an infection that damaged nerves. It is possible that there is an upper respiratory infection going on. The groomer being the day before she did this is an odd coincidence - especially if you saw no signs of heavy panting or very beginning signs of laryngeal paralysis in the past - as this does usually come on gradually. If the dog inhaled some shampoo water or something - it could have the effect of causing an infection of the larynx - which could now be progressing to aspiration pneumonia. This is a bit of a stretch - but it is possible.
Either way, I would have him examined tomorrow. The vet would be able to listen to the lungs and know if there was pneumonia or if something else is going on.
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