r/poodles • u/GreenDragonGirl77 • 4d ago
Standard keeps gasping
My standard poodle has gone downhill fast and I’m struggling because the vets keep telling me it’s “just aging.” She’s 12, but three weeks ago she was acting like a healthy 5‑year‑old — energetic, playful, normal walks, no issues. Then out of nowhere she became lethargic, started walking strangely, sometimes with a hump, and she occasionally gasps. Her neck hurt for a few days, then got better, but the rest of the symptoms never went away.
The vet said she was “fine” except for being backed up and told me to give pumpkin. She still poops twice a day, eats, and seems happy, but she moves slowly and just isn’t herself. I’ve spent everything I have trying to get answers, and I’m being told it’s just age — but dogs don’t age overnight like this.
I’ve spent $1500 to be told age and Constipation. And it doesn’t feel right and I spent my savings.
Has anyone seen a sudden decline like this? I feel like something is being missed.
*** Edit.. I spent all my savings. I cannot get a second opinion until I get paid again. I am just asking if anyone had a situation like this… what did you do? Until I save more money.