13yr old coughing

I have a 13yr old staffy. The other night I heard her coughing as she was coming to find me and I found her as she collapsed. She was howling, wet herself and seemed as though she was having muscle spasms. This lasted 30sec or so. Then I patted her and she was wagging her tail. As shes old I didnt think she would last the night. But since then shes basically back to normal, eats and drinks normal as well (that was 2 nights ago). She is a little more clingy and I have noticed she is still coughing when she gets up or walks. I'm still a little worried. Has anyone had this happen before or know what could have caused it? She has had a skin cancer cut out before, the vet warned us it would come back, not sure if this has anything to do with it.

Could it be kennel cough?

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Hi & welcome to the forum.

I would say, at her age, that it is heart-related. She really ought to go to the vets, as they may be able to prescribe medication to help.

Hi and welcome from me and Tilly Think you need to go and speak with your Vet to put your mind at rest

I've read a bit about Kennel Cough. We live far from town and there are only two other dogs in the street, plus shes old and doesnt wonder too far. I havent read anything about Kennel Cough causing her little fit from the other night.

Hi and welcome from us and Suki. I would recommend a trip to the vet to help put your mind at ease

rosie777 wrote:I've read a bit about Kennel Cough. We live far from town and there are only two other dogs in the street, plus shes old and doesnt wonder too far. I havent read anything about Kennel Cough causing her little fit from the other night.

No, I don't think it's kennel cough. The symptoms you've decribed are very similar to a heart problem - when you add her age to the equasion it does seem more likely that it's her heart.

I know that sounds scary, but many dogs live a good life with heart medication. See your vet & he can reassure you.

I think a trip to the vet would be best, she gets VERY excited when we go there hope it wont make the coughing worse! I've had her since I was 10, can't imagine life without her. Thanks for all the replies!

Good luck & please let us know how you get on!

Hi and welcome to the forum from Rocky and me.

I hope the vet gets to the bottom of whatever it is, please let us know how you get on.

Just thought I'd let you all know I took her to the vet and he said there was probably bleeding inside her so we made the decision to put her down as she was in pain

RIP my Rosie girl x

Oh, I'm so sorry. You must be so upset. It would be nice if you could stay around & post here from time to time.

RIP little Rosie, run free.
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So sorry to hear that, it must be very upsetting for you. I dont want to add to your sadness. RIP sweet Rosie

So sorry for your loss. Run free Rosie

Can't imagine how you must feel ><
R.I.P Rosie

Thanks for all the support! Still can't believe it, I still go looking for her

When I'm ready will certainly be looking at another staffy, they are one of a kind!

Oh my I am so saddened to read this, you are all in our thoughts, run free Rosie xXxXx

RIP Rosie poor thing. For the best, can't have them in pain x

I am SO sorry and sad too hear about your loss i went through what you did this year i lost my 17yr old girl actually very similar too you had the same syptoms, My heart goes out too you and the loss of your beautiful girl i know i don,t know you but if you ever need a friendly ear from someone that understands your pain drop me or any of us on here a line,I have a new puppy now it helps too make you smile again doesn,t replace just brings some smiles back into your life
love n light crystel xxxx

RIP Rosie, run free across the bridge. I'm so sorry for your loss lots of love and kisses xxx