My dog keeps wheezing and stretching its neck like it wants to vomit, seems a bit down, and very sleepy today.

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From your description, wheezing, retching, and low energy mainly point to respiratory infection, pneumonia, pleural or abdominal fluid, or heart disease. Take the dog to a vet for a blood count and CRP test.

If fluid is suspected, chest and abdominal X-rays and a cardiac ultrasound are needed to confirm the cause and treat it. Since breathing difficulty is present, 24-hour oxygen therapy plus related treatment is generally advised.

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