A dog’s lungs, like those of humans, can cause a variety of problems in important parts of the lower respiratory tract, including pneumonia, if not properly maintained. Pneumonia can make it difficult or even life-threatening for dogs to breathe. Owners can recognize some of the signs and symptoms of this disease by learning more about pneumonia and being better equipped to respond when their dog unfortunately develops pneumonia. A first look at pneumonia Pneumonia is short for inflammation of the dog’s lungs. Inflammation in the alveoli causes swelling, pus and fluid to build up, making it difficult for your dog to breathe. Under normal circumstances, the lungs do not fill with fluid or pus, so when they do, there is not enough room in the chest cavity for air to enter. Symptoms of pneumonia in dogs are: coughing, short shallow breathing, shallow breathing, yellow, green or bloody mucus coming from the nose or after coughing, fever, difficulty breathing, coughing The causes of pneumonia formation in dogs can be divided into inhalation, bacterial, immune, mycobacterial and infection of the lungs themselves. 1, inhalation: infection caused by foreign bodies entering the respiratory system, these foreign bodies include vomit and food, etc. This phenomenon is often seen in dogs with abnormalities in the upper gastrointestinal system (such as pharyngeal paralysis and abnormal esophageal structure). In addition, improper anesthesia handling and improper feeding can also easily cause. 2. Bacterial: Bacteria enter the lungs through the oral or nasal cavity, further causing infection in the trachea, bronchi and alveoli. The incidence is higher in working dogs weighing more than 12 kg, hounds and dogs with high exercise capacity. The disease can develop in every age group, but it is common within 1 year of age and has a higher incidence in male dogs. 3. Immunological: It occurs mainly in Siberian sled dogs due to congenital immune deficiency causing infection of the lungs. In addition, heartworm infection is also the main cause. 4, Mycotic: Mycobacteria or yeast from the environment or other organs in the body enter the lungs causing infection. The source of infection is common such as budding mold, histoplasma, coccidioides and cryptosporidium. Usually occurs more often in large dogs, although certain molds tend to appear in breeds such as Cocker Spaniels and German Wolfhounds. The age of onset is mostly within 4 years of age, and the incidence is 2 to 4 times higher in male dogs than in female dogs.5. Damage to the lungs themselves: mainly damage to the alveoli and interalveolar tissues, it is the most common problem that accompanies distemper infection. Diagnosis General clinical signs vary depending on the cause of the infection, but usually include coughing, fever, difficulty breathing, decreased mobility, loss of appetite, weight loss, and yellow discharge from the nose. 1. Blood test: The main purpose is to understand blood changes and to understand the extent of the infection. 2. Chest x-ray: The chest x-ray procedure should be taken while the dog is inhaling, as This is the best diagnosis. This test can be used to understand the basic infection of the lung lobes my B position (two lobes in the left lobe and three lobes in the right lobe) and to determine the cause of the disease first (such as whether it is aspiration pneumonia).3. Sampling and culture: This can be done by tracheal irrigation (instilling saline into the trachea and then withdrawing it) or tracheoscopy (kind of endoscopy), bone marrow sampling, cerebrospinal fluid sampling and lymph node sampling. The main purpose is to collect the source of infection in the lungs for laboratory culture of the pathogen and resistance testing to select the most effective drug. In fact, the most effective treatment is to identify the source of infection and then give effective medication according to the source of infection, so x-ray diagnosis is only to determine the degree of infection of pneumonia in dogs and needs to be accompanied by sampling for further medication selection.2. In addition, it is quite important to be well hydrated because when infected with pneumonia, the lungs need to expel these infections from the body by coughing. If the dog is not sufficiently hydrated, the sputum in the lungs will be too sticky making expulsion difficult.3. Another treatment option is aerosol therapy. It can be used to assist in the expulsion of phlegm and provide medication. If the dog’s physiology is poor, intravenous nutrition or a gastric tube can be given if necessary. The best way to prevent bacterial or viral pneumonia in dogs is to have them vaccinated. Areas where dogs often congregate, including dog parks, dog boarding facilities and boarding facilities, can lead to bacterial and viral infections. If a dog is coughing, or showing signs of pneumonia or other respiratory illnesses, keep other dogs away from it. Keeping the air clean where your dog lives can reduce the likelihood that he will develop pneumonia. Air purifiers can help keep the air in your home clean, and pet owners should not smoke in the home or next to their pets, and aerosol sprays should be avoided in the home. It is recommended that for dogs with pneumonia, it is important to keep your home airy, open windows more often to circulate the air, and disinfect regularly. Pay attention to keeping your dog warm, don’t give your dog to sleep on the floor or in windier places, and get more sunlight.
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