Shawn M. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My dog, Benji, a 4-year-old, started panting and hyperventilating about an hour ago. He also has something inside his left ear that looks like dark spots. I've been cleaning his ear, but today he began to pant and hyperventilate. It's very late at night, and I'm having trouble finding a clinic. What could be causing this, and what can I do to help him until I can get him to a vet in the morning?

October 7th, 2023

Meghan R. answered

The panting and hyperventilation in your dog, Benji, could be caused by various factors such as pain...

October 7th, 2023

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