Causes of pneumonia in dogs

Secondary colds, improper feeding and management, stimulation by physical and chemical factors, and low synthetic resistance create opportunities for various bacteria, such as Pasteurella and pneumococci. , Streptococcus, Staphylococcus and other infections. Parasitic cause: Ascaris larvae damage the alveoli and bronchi during their migration in the body. Secondary factors: colds, adenovirus, canine distemper, infectious hepatitis and inflammatory metastasis to other tissues and organs can all lead to pneumonia.

Symptoms of pneumonia in dogs

The initial symptoms are acute bronchitis, nasal discharge, dry cough and bronchial cockroach sounds. As the disease progresses, the condition generally worsens, including depression, loss of appetite or not eating, body temperature rising to 39.54 degrees, flaccid fever, dyspnea, increased frequency, conjunctival cyanosis, sunken eyeballs, and dehydration. On auscultation of the lungs, the alveolar sounds are reduced in the diseased areas, crepitus can be heard, and sounds can be heard in healthy areas. Blood changes, total white blood cell count and neutrophils increased, and there was left nuclear shift. X-ray examination shows that the lung texture is thickened and has flaky shadows.

Treatment of dog pneumonia

When a dog has pneumonia, if the symptoms are very severe, dog owners can give the dog some Qingfei granules orally. The dosage should be kept at twice a day. One bag of Qingfei granules is enough at a time. If there is no effect after taking Qingfei Granules, it is recommended that you send your dog to the hospital for medical treatment as soon as possible.