1. Reasons for pet coughs
Coughs are classified according to their nature , can be divided into dry cough and wet cough, dry cough usually has no phlegm in the throat, or only a small amount of phlegm, and the phlegm is not sticky. The cough accompanied by phlegm is called wet cough, and the phlegm produced by wet cough may be purulent and sticky to a certain extent. Respiratory tract infection is the most common cause of cough, but foreign body irritation, cardiovascular disease, etc. can also cause cough.
The reasons for pet cough are as follows:
1. Cough caused by viral infection:
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The viruses that dogs and cats are susceptible to mainly include distemper virus, foetus, parvovirus and rabies virus. These viruses invade the body of dogs and cats and will have a strong impact on their cardiopulmonary function, gastrointestinal function, respiratory system, etc. , causing coughing. Cough in dogs and cats caused by viral infection is generally accompanied by symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and difficulty breathing. As the condition worsens, the cough will change from dry to wet. If dogs and cats suffer from pneumonia, bronchitis and other diseases, the most typical symptom is cough.
2. Cough caused by respiratory tract infection:
When bacteria, viruses, etc. invade the respiratory tract of dogs and cats, the respiratory tract may be affected by Inflammation occurs due to infection, which in turn causes coughing in dogs and cats. Cough caused by respiratory tract infection is also a wet cough. Dogs and cats may also cough with symptoms such as increased eye and nose secretions, fever, etc. If dogs and cats ingest too much salt and get angry, it is also likely to cause respiratory tract infections. When the seasons change, dogs and cats catch colds due to sudden changes in temperature, and usually have mild respiratory symptoms.
3. Parasites Cough caused by infection:
When dogs and cats are infected with internal parasites, the parasites will parasitize and multiply in dogs and cats. Diarrhea, cough and other symptoms. Parasites such as roundworms, heartworms, and toxoplasma gondii may move to the lungs of dogs and cats. When the lungs are invaded by parasites, the dogs and cats will keep coughing and may cough up the worms directly.
4. Cough caused by environmental factors:
Dogs and cats are more sensitive to dust, dust and smoke in the environment, so when When they inhale these substances, they are likely to irritate the airways and throat, which can trigger a cough. In summer, if the air conditioner is blowing on dogs and cats, they will also cough due to the sudden attack of cold air. Some pets cough when they go to bed at night and when they just wake up in the morning. This is also because the temperature in the morning and evening is relatively low, which will cause certain irritation to the respiratory tract of dogs and cats.
5. Foreign body irritation Cough caused:
Dogs and cats may pick up things on the road when they go out. If they accidentally eat these unknown objects into their mouths, it is likely to cause throat irritation, which will lead to coughing. The objects are coughed up. And when dogs and cats eat, they are likely to block their throats because they eat too fast, or the food is not easy to chew, which can also cause coughing. Dogs and cats may also cough when they are emotionally excited and overexcited. This is a normal phenomenon. Generally, they will not cough again after their emotions are stabilized.
The causes of cough in dogs and cats are both pathological and non-pathological. Generally speaking, cough caused by pathological causes will be accompanied by other symptoms , the cough caused by non-pathological reasons is basically dry cough, and the two are still relatively easy to identify. The cause of dog and cat cough should also be found out in time. If it is caused by pathological reasons, treatment measures should be taken in time. If the cough is caused by environmental factors or foreign body stimulation, the dog and cat should be taken away or helped to remove the cough. The foreign body is discharged.
Two, the treatment of pet cough
The treatment of dog and cat cough is mainly aimed at cough caused by pathological reasons, such as viral infection, respiratory infection, parasitic infection, etc.
The specific medication is as follows:
1. Levamisole hydrochloride tablets, which is a general-purpose drug for dogs and cats The anthelmintic in vivo can kill heartworms, nematodes, roundworms, hookworms and other internal parasites, and also has the effect of improving the immune effect of vaccines. When the parasites in the dog and cat are eliminated, the cough symptoms will also be relieved. This drug should be taken according to the weight of the dog and cat, 10mg per 1kg of dog and cat, to keep the dog and cat away from internal parasites.
2, aminophylline tablets, this drug can treat dogs and cats Asthma, but it also has a certain therapeutic effect on allergic bronchitis caused by pollen, dust, mites, food, temperature, etc. It can relieve the cough symptoms caused by allergic bronchitis in dogs and cats, and can also treat chronic bronchitis. Prolonged cough. Dosage: Oral, 10-15mg per 1kg dog and cat.
3, cat branch, this one is for cat nasal branch disease. Drugs can relieve upper respiratory problems such as coughing, sneezing, increased eye secretions, and watery eyes caused by feline herpes virus. The composition of cat branch tablets contains high concentration of high-purity lysine, which can inhibit the replication and spread of arginine, the carrier of feline herpes virus, a pathogen of feline nasal branch, thereby slowing down the reproduction of feline herpes virus. Cats take one tablet at a time, twice a day, for six consecutive days to see results.
4. Vipoda, this broad-spectrum antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drug can effectively treat Cough symptoms caused by dog and cat colds, respiratory infections, etc., can inhibit the spread of inflammation, kill the bacteria that cause infection, and treat various inflammations and bacterial infections caused by the nasal branch of cats. The dosage needs to be prescribed by a doctor. Generally speaking, one pack for dogs and cats weighing 2.5-5kg, two packs for dogs and cats weighing 5-10kg, four packs for dogs and cats weighing 10-20kg, once a day, do not overdose use.
5. Special for relieving cough, relieving asthma and resolving phlegm-Nokefen, this Cough medicine can be used for the symptoms of cough and phlegm caused by various diseases in dogs and cats, such as cough with excessive phlegm, lung heat cough, stubborn kennel cough, bronchitis, respiratory tract infection, sore throat and other problems. This drug uses traditional Chinese medicine ingredients, which has a good effect of relieving cough and moistening the lungs, and it will hardly stimulate the stomach of dogs and cats after taking it. Dosage: One pack for dogs and cats under 10kg, two packs for dogs and cats under 11-30kg, five packs for dogs and cats over 31kg, twice a day for 5 consecutive days.
The above medicines need to be read carefully before use, or consulted Professional veterinarians must not arbitrarily administer medicines. Dogs and cats with pathological cough symptoms should go to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible, and then use the medicine according to the doctor’s advice after the diagnosis results come out.
Third, the prevention of pet cough
It is necessary to To prevent pathological coughs in dogs and cats, it is necessary to reduce the possibility of viral and bacterial infections.
First of all, pets should vaccinate dogs and cats in a timely manner. Immunization can prevent distemper virus, kennel cough, microscopic, rabies virus and other viruses that invade dogs and cats. body, reduce the risk of viral infection, then naturally you can avoid the cough symptoms caused by the disease.
Secondly, pets regularly deworm dogs and cats in and out of the body to prevent parasites from invading their bodies, thereby irritating the lungs and stomach.
The prevention of bacterial infection is mainly the management of the dog and cat’s diet and living habits. The dog and cat’s diet needs to be clean, fresh and light. Do not pour too much dry food at one time, otherwise the pet will not finish eating it. Stuck in pet food bowls, where dry food is prone to bacterial growth due to prolonged exposure to air.
and some non-pathological The prevention of sexual cough should start from the details of the life of dogs and cats. For example, some pets like to pick up food, or bite small items in the house, which is very easy to eat foreign objects by mistake, thereby irritating the throat. Therefore, pet owners should usually train their pets not to. Pick up food, and put away small items at home. If the pet is allergic to pollen and perfume, the pet owner should try not to let these things appear in front of the pet, and usually pay attention to the hygiene of the pet’s daily life and air circulation, so as to prevent the pet’s respiratory tract infection.
When the seasons change, pets should take timely measures to keep pets warm, put warmer blankets on their sleeping nests, and don’t let them lie on the floor often, otherwise they will easily catch a cold and catch a cold. cause a cough. It should be noted that human-used cough suppressants should not be used for pet coughs, which will not only have no therapeutic effect, but may also cause more serious problems.
In general, pet coughing can be big or small, but pet owners can’t ignore it, if dogs and cats keep coughing, It is likely to cause a broken throat or bleeding in the respiratory tract, which will lead to hemoptysis in dogs and cats, which is very detrimental to the health of dogs and cats. Therefore, pet owners must pay more attention to the physical state of their pets. If there is a cough symptom, they should find out the cause in time, or go to the hospital for treatment, and then take treatment measures to restore the pet to a healthy state as soon as possible. If you have any questions about how to identify the cause of your pet’s cough and how to treat it, you can ask our veterinarian.
