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.
In the early stages of congestive heart failure, your dog may show no signs at all. 1  As the disease progresses, signs may include: 2  Coughing. 3  Difficult or rapid breathing. 4  Difficulty exercising. 5  Weakness or lethargy (tiredness) 6  Fainting episodes. 7  Gray or blue gums. 8  Abdominal distention. 9  Collapse. 10  Sudden death.