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Health concerns about my schnauzer

Sent to Pet Experts September 18 2004 at 11:03 AM
   

my dog has a suspected tumor inside her abdomen. We have to wait until Tuesday for the sonagram. Right now she is panted heavy or as quick short breaths. What could be happening?

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September 18 2004 at 11:22 AM (19 minutes and 4 seconds later)
         
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Abdomenal discomfort or pain can cause panting. One of the other things I think of is a common abdomenal tumor is in the spleen and they can bleed out into the abdomen.
Take a look at the gums, or pull down the bottom eyelid and make sure they are pink.
If the gums look white or real pale you may want to get the dog to an emergency vet incase the dog is bleeding.
Good Luck,
Dr.V

Dr. D.A. Vamvakias
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