Dog Not Well! Panting, Wet Chin

[jubieanna]

My sister-in-laws golden retriever is 12 years old. he is whimpering when he moves and panting. his chin is wet and his tummy is going in and out when he is breathing.
have rung the vet who said to bring him to emergency surgery tomorrow at 12. does anyone know what the symptoms could be?
I wanted him seen tonight because it sounds serious. any help ABers?

Thank you

[slinky.kate]

aw'good for you,thank goodness he's ok?

[jubieanna]

yes ladybirder I will update after his scans. Ive just been to see him and he is wagging his tail and is a lot perkier than last night. They are a worry aren't they?

[Tilly2]

That's good news, jubieanna. Best wishes for a positive outcome.

[ladybirder]

Yes they can be such a worry. I bet your S-in-L is wagging her tail now as well at his improvement:-)

[jubieanna]

She sure is ladybirder :-)
Thanks Tilly. Fingers and paws crossed it is something that can be sorted. he is quite sprightly for an oldie normally.

[Peaspeculiars]

Glad to hear he's a bit perkier today - hopefully the anti-inflammatory's will do their magic on 'Magic'. Fingers crossed for a good result after the scan. All the best x

[jubieanna]

Thank you Pea x Will update after the scan results. thank you all for your concern x

[lilacben]

So pleased you got him to vet last night that has given him his anti inflammatories long to work. Good luck for tomorrow. xx

[jubieanna]

yes I think we did the right thing even if it did cost a fortune lol. our four legged friends are worth every penny!! thank you lilacben xx

[seekeerz]

Good to hear he's improving, and very glad you were able to get him to a vet that night, all the best xx

[Ann]

We have been thinking of you Jubieanna. Hope all is well tomorrow and it's nothing serious. x

[jubieanna]

Good news all. Swelling gone down in Magic's stomach. anti-inflammatory's did their job. Vet said no need to scan him as whatever it was seems to have settled down :-)) We have to keep a close eye on him in case it flares up again and if it does then he will definitely scan him.
Thank you so much everyone for all the good wishes and concern xx woof from Magic xx

[lilacben]

Oh that is just wonderful news ! I am so pleased. Thankyou so much for letting us know as I have been watching on here all day. Lets hope that it doenst come back again. Brenda x

[jubieanna]

So do we Brenda. Because of his age you automatically think the worst don't you? but thankfully good news for a change!! Fingers and Paws crossed that whatever it was stays away xx

[seekeerz]

Sounds good, jubie, hope it continues to go well for everyone esp Magic xx

[ladybirder]

Oh thank goodness you've posted I was fretting about what might have happened. Thank you jubie. Go Magic!

[jubieanna]

Thank you all xx
Im gonna try and post a pic of Magic recuperating to say thank you. Hope it works because Im not sure how to do it lol.

http://tinypic.com/m/i6imtx/4

[Ann]

That is good news jubieanna! Love the pic of him having a snooze - bless him :)

[chrissa1]

AWWWW. Lovely old man. Good luck, Magic.

[Prudie]

So pleased for this outcome, I've been watching your posts. I can't bear to hear about sad outcomes with pets. You must be so relieved. Lovely pic, he looks peaceful.