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Asthma In Dogs

By: Stan Cristian Home | Home-and-Family | Pets


Dogs that have asthma are less frequent than feline that have it. Some studies have shown that the asthma is more frequent in small and middle age dogs. Asthma can change the life of the pet, just like in humans.

Have you ever seen a dog that had asthma or he had an asthma attack? It can be shocking to watch. They begin by coughing, wheezing and sneezing. If the attack is too severe, the dog can even faint or have serious respiratory problems.

What is the reason for Asthma in dogs?

Most dogs that have asthma have it because they are allergic to something. The asthma is a response to the allergic reaction. The dog has a weak immune system and this is why he is more available for allergies and the allergic response. The dogs that have asthma can have an asthma attack because they are allergic to some irritants in the air. They can be allergic to cigarette smoke, perfumes, dust, or other in air problem.

Other causes for the asthma are the viral and bacterial infections, the worms, or even cancer. They can cause asthma in dogs. Here are the top seven symptoms related with asthma that happens to dogs. The dogs typically show some of these top signs:

1. They can lose the appetite

2. Coughing appears

3. The dog wheezes

4. Lethargic movements

5. The dog sneezes

6. Sometimes weight loss appears

7. Sometimes the tongue gets blue

If your pet has any or some of these symptoms, you should take it immediately to the doctor. The vet will give him some blood tests, some chest X-rays and he will look for the asthma.

Depending on the diagnosis, the doctor will prescribe the most efficient treatment. Hopefully this material about dogs’ asthma has been helpful for you and your dog.



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