A child who collapses is more likely to primarily have breathing problems â and in that case, mouth-to-mouth breathing should be used. That also applies to adults who suffer lack of oxygen from a near-drowning, drug overdose, or carbon monoxide poisoning.
Symptoms of Strangles in Puppies. Strangles causes pustules, inflammation and crusting to appear on the lips, ears, eyes, chin and snout. Weeping lesions form, which generally scab over after a few days. Severe scarring can occur as the lesions heal; hair loss is the affected areas is also common.
Affected dogs will display the following symptoms: 1  Limp tail. 2  No wagging. 3  Tail that extends horizontally for 3-4 inches and then suddenly drops flaccidly. 4  Hair standing up at base of tail. 5  Pain upon palpation. 6  Local swelling.