The air is filled with impurities, dust or bacteria, viruses, etc. Dogs inhaling these harmful substances can easily cause respiratory diseases, inflammation, cough, runny nose, and other problems.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is an infection of the bronchial mucosa of dogs and cats. Acute or chronic inflammation under the action of various pathogenic factors is clinically characterized by cough. Repeated attacks can seriously reduce the lung function of sick pets and, over time, can form emphysema, cor pulmonale, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which are life-threatening.
Early stage: loss of appetite, vomiting, dry cough, lack of energy, slightly elevated body temperature;
Intermediate stage: continued increase in body temperature, rapid pulse, and difficulty breathing.
Pneumonia
Dogs are prone to respiratory infections due to colds, poor air, poor ventilation, lack of vitamins, etc. If the infection is not treated in time, Invading the lungs will cause pneumonia. Long-term unhealing will cause the dog’s entire body’s immune system to be low, and in severe cases, it will cause pulmonary edema, cause acute respiratory failure, and may even be life-threatening.
Initial stage: runny nose, dry cough, dyspnea;
Medium stage: poor energy, decreased appetite or no food, elevated body temperature, shortness of breath, red eyes, Sunken eyeballs, dehydration.
Cardiac causes include heart disease that allows fluid to build up in the lungs.
These are usually those that affect the functioning of the left side of the heart, as a failure on this site is inextricably linked to fluid buildup in the lungs.
