About Penny DiLoreto Expertise As a certified veterinary assistant and a dog breeder, with over 16 years of hands on experience, I am qualified to answer questions in the following categories; General pet health issues, dog grooming, puppy socialization, dog breeding, and basic dog training
Experience In accordance with the Veterinary Assistant program requirmements, I completed 200 hours of intern work under the supervision of a licensed Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine, and volunteered the Escondido Humane Society.
Organizations AKC, ACA, and ABA
Publications I have several articles related to; dog grooming, dog behavior issues, and medical topics, printed on various computer websites and free article content sites. If you would like to preview my articles, links to those sites, and articles, are posted on my website located at www.puppies-dot-com.com
Education/Credentials I have a Certificate of Competency from the San Diego Country Regional Occupational Veterinary Assistant Program, and attained Occupational Competencies in the following categories: Animal Handling and Restraint, Vaccines and Injections, Health and safety, Veterinary Laws/Ethics/Industry Data, Biohazard Waste Disposal Laws, Medicating and Grooming Procedures, Medical Math, Breed Identification, and Parasitological studies.
Awards and Honors I received an Outstanding Student Award for my accomplishments in these studies from the ROP program.
Past/Present Clients A partial listing of my past and current clients can be viewed on my website www.puppies-dot-com.com by clicking on the Testimonial Page.
Question i recentley to by dog to the vet as she had diareeha, and blood clots in here urine, she was given two shots of antbiotics and is currentley taking a week supply of tablets., Her diareeha has now gone and i havent noticed blood in her rine, but her breathing is rapid continuous, when she is asleep and awake, i counted 38 rises in her chest in a minute, she was treated for cystitus, and gastroentiritus, she has not been spade and she is 13 years old, cross breed alsation and border collie, im concerned that she has something serious wrong with her, i am worried that because she is breathing this way that she might be in some pain. thankyou
Answer Hi Debbie. You are correct, rapid breathing can be an indicator that your dog is in pain. The normal respiration rate in dogs is 17 - 20 breaths per minute.
I would contact my vet, if you haven't already done so, and alert them to your dog's condition. There can be several causes, possibly an reaction to the medication she is taking, possible that can only be determined by a physical examine.
Considering the age of your dog (13 years)in order to properly diagnose the problem, your vet may need to order one or more of the following lab tests such as, blood tests, urinalysis, x-rays, coagulation tests, fecal evaluation, and or a ultrasound or endoscopic (fiberoptic) evaluation of the gastrointestinal tract.
Good luck, and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have additional questions. Sincerely, Penny D.
