Swimmer Puppy Syndrome

The videos below describes "swimmer syndrome" or "flat puppy syndrome". Because this problem is rare, many swimmer's pups are euthanized due to general lack of knowledge about the condition. Early therapy and intervention can typically provide full recovery in 90% of these puppies over a few days - 10% will recover without intervention. The cause of this malady is unknown, but better awareness of the syndrome and its available therapies could save the lives of many puppies.

The videos below outline 2 varied options for therapy. YouTube has many more that may provide useful for pups with 'swimmers'. There are other therapeutic modalities available as well.