Karen B. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My 12-year-old Shitzu, Woody, sometimes yelps and faints after waking up in the morning. He has had a Holter test and an electrocardiogram, both showing his heart is fine. The fainting episodes occur only after he wakes up, and he seems normal the rest of the day. What could be causing these fainting spells, and what should I do to help Woody?

July 30th, 2024

William G. answered

The fainting spells in Woody are likely due to either syncope (fainting caused by a lack of blood fl...

July 30th, 2024

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