Can anyone help?

My German Shepard is breathing really weird, like he’s choking/struggling to breathe. Not really sure how to explain it, and he keeps being sick, any ideas what’s wrong with him? This has been going on for about 30 minutes.

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SW-User

Get him to the vet right now, because it could possibly be a torsion, or rotation of his stomach. This is common in large breeds, and is a life threatening situation. If it's not, best to know, so he can be healed.

Eddiesolds · 61-69, M

@SW-User This happened to my dog Bruno.They had to operate immediately.He could have died if I waited any longer

SW-User

@Eddiesolds that's why it's imperative he receives veterinary care

Eddiesolds · 61-69, M

@SW-User I think so too

DHggmu · 31-35, M

@SW-User Vet said could be a rotation of the stomach too. Gotta keep him overnight.

SW-User

@DHggmu thank you so much for keeping us posted. May I pray for your pup? German shepherds are my favorite dogs.❤

DHggmu · 31-35, M

@SW-User of course thanks for your help. I can’t bare to leave him he’s such a big baby 😔 but we have to for his sake, better to be safe.

SW-User

@DHggmu exactly. I sure will, and I will pray for you, and your family too. Hugs to all of you.

DHggmu · 31-35, M

@SW-User Thought I would update you, they ran tests and were worried about the rotation of his stomach like you said but they didn’t find anything serious, he is home and well, picked him up 6 hours ago, resting and recovering.

SW-User

@DHggmu thank you so much for letting me know! I'm so glad he's recovering. Sweet pup! Hug him for me

Eddiesolds · 61-69, M

@DHggmu I'm happy to hear this.Thank you!