I would definitely have a cardiac work-up done. I had a little Shar Pei with a heart condition that would also pass out when she got really excited. Listening with a stethoscope it sounded like a minor murmur but unforunately it was much more serious than that. (It had a name as long as your arm that I can't remember being so many years ago) Sometimes she would just get staggery, but occasionally would keel over unconcious. She keeled over stone dead instantly at the age of 4 years.
Bet it's the "Exercise induced Collapse", never heard of it--but I have seen this in rotts, it probably didn't have a name back then!!!!
Go Connie!!
Thanks Again
Don't really see how exercise causes collaspe,reason being this 10 month old boy can be walked / bike for 45 minutes ,also can do maybe 4 100 metre sprints.
No problems with breathing.
Has everybody lost their minds giving advice over the net on something that can mean life or death to the dog?
Assuming this is a real post, Paul or Brent (not sure of your name) bring the dog to the Vet who actually may know what to look for and find out the problem, this isn't a web thing.
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Every poster said take the dog to the vet.
It is a good idea to do some research and come prepared to be ready to ask the right questions. Some vets love to order every test available just in case and send you home to "wait and see" and come next week "to do more bloodwork".
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.... For got to say have had at vets clinic where it also happened the vet ruled out epllepsey . I had xrays done of spine,neck ,hips all good.
The vet said worst senario staggers/wobblers disease. Thanks Brent
Who is Brent?
Are two people using one login? Please PM me and let me know why some posts are signed by Brent. Thanks!
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Paul/Brent, the simplest (not the safest) thing to do would be to do bitework on a harness. This way the dog is not only getting exercise but is also very excited.
If the problem only occurs with the dog pulling on a collar but not on a harness the tracheal injury would be the likeliest suspect. The harness has to fit properly - the chest piece shouldn't cut into the neck.
Even if collar is the issue and harness stops the symptoms you'd still want to do something about the injury. I'd see a vet who has experience with sport dogs. Ask people at your club if they could recommend somebody.
As Betty pointed out, this is a very serious situation so I'd first consult with that sport dog vet first before doing any experiments. It's also good to have a plan in case the first guess brings no results.
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