Brandon Artrip wrote 07/24/2018 09:57 AM Dog seems overly exhausted when we do any work. #406565 - 07/24/2018 09:57 AM
Brandon Artrip Webboard User Reg: 06-17-2018 Posts: 2 Loc: Offline	Off leash four year old lab/pit mix. Anytime we do any work, tug play, or even a light jog he starts panting loud and deep and will even begins throwing up the water he drinks. Activity time is usually for sessions no longer than 15 mins. Weight is under control and getting plenty of water. He is highly tug driven and enjoys the bite, he just gets gassed out so fast and we have to call it. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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Candi Campbell wrote 07/24/2018 11:23 AM Re: Dog seems overly exhausted when we do any work. [Re: Brandon Artrip ] #406566 - 07/24/2018 11:23 AM
Candi Campbell Webboard User Reg: 03-28-2013 Posts: 1571 Loc: Offline	Quote: Brandon Artrip Off leash four year old lab/pit mix. Anytime we do any work, tug play, or even a light jog he starts panting loud and deep and will even begins throwing up the water he drinks. Activity time is usually for sessions no longer than 15 mins. Weight is under control and getting plenty of water. He is highly tug driven and enjoys the bite, he just gets gassed out so fast and we have to call it. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Assuming it's not a zillion degrees hot where you live, he should see the Vet for a thorough work-up that includes a blood test for Anemia, among other things which cause unexplained exhaustion in a youngish dog, IMHO. ETA: He is heartworm Negative, right?
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Bob Scott wrote 07/24/2018 10:33 PM Re: Dog seems overly exhausted when we do any work. [Re: Brandon Artrip ] #406570 - 07/24/2018 10:33 PM
Bob Scott Moderator Reg: 06-14-2002 Posts: 7417 Loc: St. Louis Mo Offline	Ditto with Candi! old dogs LOVE to learn new tricks
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Cheri Grissom wrote 07/25/2018 07:41 AM Re: Dog seems overly exhausted when we do any work. [Re: Bob Scott ] #406573 - 07/25/2018 07:41 AM
Cheri Grissom Webboard User Reg: 09-30-2010 Posts: 2609 Loc: Michigan Offline	If I were in your shoes, I would get my dog in for a thorough vet check ASAP. In addition to what Candi mentioned, cardiac problems, or many other things, can cause the symptoms you mention. Best of luck to you and your dog.
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Brandon Artrip wrote 07/25/2018 01:23 PM Re: Dog seems overly exhausted when we do any work. [Re: Brandon Artrip ] #406577 - 07/25/2018 01:23 PM
Brandon Artrip Webboard User Reg: 06-17-2018 Posts: 2 Loc: Offline	It is in fact a zillion degrees, I live in central Florida. I agree, vet is probably the correct step. Was hoping most might think it was a conditioning issue.
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Candi Campbell wrote 07/25/2018 03:08 PM Re: Dog seems overly exhausted when we do any work. [Re: Brandon Artrip ] #406578 - 07/25/2018 03:08 PM
Candi Campbell Webboard User Reg: 03-28-2013 Posts: 1571 Loc: Offline	Quote: Brandon Artrip It is in fact a zillion degrees, I live in central Florida. I agree, vet is probably the correct step. Was hoping most might think it was a conditioning issue. So glad to hear back from you, Brandon -- I would get him into the Vet on an EMERGENCY basis, Seriously ... Cardiac conditions, including heavy Heartworm infestation, can go very BAD really Fast !!! Something else, such as Severe Anemia for example, is also a matter for Urgent Medical intervention /// A timely Vet visit could SAVE your dog's LIFE.
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Bob Scott wrote 07/25/2018 10:51 PM Re: Dog seems overly exhausted when we do any work. [Re: Brandon Artrip ] #406582 - 07/25/2018 10:51 PM
Bob Scott Moderator Reg: 06-14-2002 Posts: 7417 Loc: St. Louis Mo Offline	Is he coughing with the exercise? That can be one sign of Heartworm. old dogs LOVE to learn new tricks
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Carolyn Pike Roman wrote 07/26/2018 09:33 AM Re: Dog seems overly exhausted when we do any work. [Re: Brandon Artrip ] #406590 - 07/26/2018 09:33 AM
Carolyn Pike Roman Webboard User Reg: 03-20-2007 Posts: 559 Loc: San Antonio, TX Offline	We also live in the hot and somewhat humid zone (south-central texas). Although I have been working on conditioning our 1.5 yr old GSD Greta to the summer heat, she hasn't gotten to the point where she is throwing up water. I have to agree that a trip to the vet would be a good move. Not sure if you noted, but how long have you had your dog? Has he shown signs of this before? Did you recently relocate to Florida or is he from there? Just wondering what the dog's environment has been up to this point. It does take a while to acclimate to the heat. I often have a hard time following my own advice, but I would try not to jump to any worst case conclusions until you see the vet and rule out basic things.
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Christina Stockinger wrote 07/27/2018 06:40 AM Re: Dog seems overly exhausted when we do any work. [Re: Brandon Artrip ] #406596 - 07/27/2018 06:40 AM
Christina Stockinger Webboard User Reg: 01-23-2015 Posts: 1619 Loc: Brazil, Bahia Offline	I have a neighbour who had two Filas Brasileiros. Unfortunately one of them had the same symptoms as you describe. The neighbor waited too long with consulting a Vet. He had heartworm and anemia. But they couldn't help him any more and had to euthanize him. This is really emergency. I'm sorry, I don't want to scare you. But it is better to consult the Vet once too often and see it was unnecessary, than the other way round. Don't wait, please. I hope we will soon hear happier messages from you. Good luck! “If you can keep your head when all around you are losing theirs, then you are a leader” – Rudyard Kipling
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Candi Campbell wrote 07/27/2018 11:48 AM Re: Dog seems overly exhausted when we do any work. [Re: Christina Stockinger ] #406597 - 07/27/2018 11:48 AM
Candi Campbell Webboard User Reg: 03-28-2013 Posts: 1571 Loc: Offline	Quote: Christina Stockinger I have a neighbour who had two Filas Brasileiros. Unfortunately one of them had the same symptoms as you describe. The neighbor waited too long with consulting a Vet. He had heartworm and anemia. But they couldn't help him any more and had to euthanize him. This is really emergency. I'm sorry, I don't want to scare you. But it is better to consult the Vet once too often and see it was unnecessary, than the other way round. Don't wait, please. I hope we will soon hear happier messages from you. Good luck! What Christina said !!! Keeping all fingers & paws crossed for GOOD news, Brandon
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