Something's wrong with Gypsy =[

Early this morning I went to get a bottle of water from the garage. I noticed Gypsy had a big mess in the laundry room (where she sleeps) so I cleaned that up and cleaned her off. She started breathing rapidly and every time she breathes there's a wimper along with it. I know she's 16 and that's the lifespan of a dachshund, but I'm not ready for anything to happen to her - It's a scary thought of her not being here anymore. Even tho she's a dog I tell her everything I can't tell other people. So I hope she at least makes it for Christmas.

Edit:
I was looking up some information on the internet about dogs and rapid breathing. I found part of an article and here's what it says:
"Rapid breathing generally means one of two things: Your pet is in pain, or she isn't getting enough oxygen," says A. David Scheele, D.V.M., a veterinarian in private practice in Midland, Texas. It is not always easy to tell when -- or where -- your pet is hurting, adds Robert L. Rooks, D.V.M., a veterinarian in private practice in Fountain Valley, California. Dogs and cats are much more stoic than people are. One reason that they cope with pain by taking rapid breaths rather than crying out may be that their ancestors attacked comrades that showed weakness. It is worth taking a few minutes to check your pet for injuries or other problems that might be causing pain."
Gypsy has a hernia on her tummy so I'm thiniking that is what it bothering her. I looked up information about hernias in dogs and here is what I found:
Dog hernias can by detected when you notice a lump around the area of the umbilical cord, the groin, or another part of the womb; if you press on it softly, and it disappears, but immediately reappears; you can almost certainly say it is a hernia. Umbilical hernias are especially frequent. Lumps that reach the size of a hazelnut can simply be an esthetic problem or defect. Nevertheless, the situation worsens when the sack of the hernia contains part of the guts. If the guts were to strangle, there is a big risk of death; according to an old rule, it should be operated before the sun goes down. Important: Any and all dog hernias must be thoroughly examined by the veterinarian!

Gypsy is 16 and a half now and usually the lifespan of a dachshund is 16....so when i read that there is a big risk of death if the guts strangle I'm thinking that is what's happening and she's hurtin from it. I really don't want her to be in pain now.