Symptoms and prevention of animal respiratory diseases
"Cough! Cough! Cough!" Do you often hear your little one coughing at home, but don't know if he is sick, has a cold, or is just clearing his throat normally? Today, we will introduce respiratory diseases into two categories: dogs and cats, so that everyone can have a preliminary understanding and parents no longer have to worry about the health of their dogs and cats!
Common respiratory diseases in dogs
1. Canine infectious respiratory disease syndrome
Canine infectious respiratory disease syndrome (CIRDC), also known as kennel cough and infectious tracheobronchitis, can be caused by a variety of bacteria and viruses, especially in autumn, when the temperature difference between morning and evening is very large. At this time, the respiratory mucosa is stimulated by the constant alternation of cold and heat, and the bacteria will take the opportunity to invade dogs with poor resistance.
Symptoms of kennel cough include dry cough, sneezing, increased nasal and eye secretions, and even vomiting, loss of appetite, and increased body temperature.
This disease is related to the dog's immunity and clean environment. It can be prevented by reducing the dog's stress, keeping warm, and regularly cleaning and disinfecting the environment. Even if you are unfortunately infected, some pathogens can be treated with antibiotics, but there is no single specific medicine.
2. Fungal infection
In dogs with low immunity, they may be infected by fungi (such as yeast) or other molds. Fortunately, there are commonly used drugs that can effectively treat fungi.
3. Heartworm
Heartworms are transmitted through mosquito bites. Adult worms grow in the dog's heart, causing circulatory disorders, and then triggering symptoms such as asthma and coughing.
Although there are treatment drugs for larvae and adults, there is now a simple and effective prevention method - giving heartworm preventive drugs regularly every month can effectively prevent heartworm infection; but it should be noted that preventive drugs only prevent larvae. If adult worms have appeared, there is no treatment effect and they must be taken to the animal hospital for treatment immediately.
4. Canine distemper
Canine distemper is caused by paramyxovirus. In addition to respiratory symptoms, it may cause very serious complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis. But there is currently a vaccine to prevent the virus.
5. Other factors
There are other pathogens and environmental factors that can also affect the dog's respiratory health. For example, if family members have the habit of smoking, it will also affect the dog's respiratory health.
It is worth mentioning that short-snouted dogs such as Pugs, French Bulldogs, and Shih Tzus have short respiratory tracts. Most of them have Brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS). Because of their small nostrils and long soft palates, they have difficulty breathing and are prone to wheezing. They are also prone to heat stroke due to poor heat dissipation. BAS can only be improved by plastic surgery.
Common respiratory diseases in cats
1. Asthma
Asthma is the most common respiratory disease in cats. In the United States, about 1% of domestic cats have this problem.
The causes of asthma include: pollen, cat litter dust, perfume, obesity and stress. If you find your cat coughing or even breathing with its mouth open, please take it to a veterinary clinic immediately. Asthma may worsen very quickly. Mouth breathing is very dangerous for cats. Please seek medical attention immediately if this happens.
2. Allergies
The causes of allergies are very similar to asthma. You can consult a veterinarian to determine which condition is occurring.
3. Heartworms
Most of the time, we discuss heartworm issues in dogs. Cats are less likely to be infected because they are not their natural hosts. However, when symptoms appear, they have already caused considerable damage or even sudden death.
The best way at present is to have regular prevention and health checks like dogs. After all, unlike dogs, cats currently have no treatment for heartworm infection.
4. Others
Like dogs, other factors can also affect the respiratory health of cats, such as systemic diseases such as pneumonia, heart failure, or fungal infections, lung tumors, etc.
Similarly, poultry, pigs, and cattle in livestock will have respiratory problems, and fish and shellfish in aquaculture will have some bacterial infections.
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