Post#3: Maltipoo Stopped Breathing; Jaws Clenched

Question:

Hi, I just took my Maltipoo Mia for her daily ride and I always stop to let her do pee and poop. Well, she took about 5 steps and stopped and peed. Then she walked about 5 more feet and pooped. Afterwards she usually scratches with her back feet but never moved. I tapped her with my foot and she wouldn't move. When I looked at her I saw a little foam around her mouth and had a hard time prying her mouth open but when I finally did her tongue was very blue. I put my finger in her throat to see if I could feel anything but I didn't.

Then she started breathing just as I was getting ready to do mouth to mouth/nose. It took her about five minutes for her tongue to get back pink. Is this something I need to worry with?

The first thing I thought about was CHF. I'm an RN so I always think the worse.

Thank you for your suggestions. She is 5 lbs overweight. Mia is a white Maltipoo with a brown nose and green eyes. December 1st she will be 3 years old

Thanks again, Dail

Answer:

Hi Dail. That must have been very scary. And while we do not want to scare you further, yes, this is certainly something that you need to be very concerned about. There is not one health issue that would be considered minor that would cause a dog to stop breathing, turn blue, have clenched jaws and may some miracle come around and then be okay.

Please bring your Maltipoo to the vet as soon as humanly possible.

Love, Hugs & Maltipoo Kisses,

The BuyMaltipoo Team