Often, the concern of the owners of dogs is the cough of the animal. In order to find out the cause of this phenomenon, some turn to a veterinarian for help, and many try to find an explanation themselves. As a rule, the doctor can still suggest the most correct answer by making a diagnosis of the animal's organs.
The first step is to seek help from a specialist. The doctor must identify the cause of the cough that has arisen, and then prescribe the appropriate treatment.
The most common diseases for coughing are collapse (narrowing of the trachea), laryngopharyngitis, tracheitis, laryngitis. These diseases are associated with problems of the upper respiratory tract. But also pathologies of the lower respiratory tract should not be ruled out: pneumonia, bronchopneumonia, chronic or acute bronchitis. Based on the diagnosis made by the doctor, your pet will be prescribed appropriate treatment.
With laryngitis and laryngitis, the dog's lymph nodes enlarge. She also becomes more lethargic and her voice often disappears. Your dog refuses food and walks. In this case, release him from the collar, as it puts a lot of pressure on the throat. Try not to give cold food and water. Limit walking time in cold or rainy weather. If you don't see any improvement within a week, be sure to see your vet.
A dry cough with seizures may lead to suspicion of a disease such as the trachea. It is often accompanied by inspiratory dyspnea and stridor breathing. This disease is caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites. An infectious disease can only be cured with special medications prescribed by a veterinarian.
Chronic and acute bronchitis is also common in dogs. A moist and strong cough is one of the signs of this disease. It usually appears during a walk or after sleep. With this condition, do not delay going to the doctor, as your dog may get a complication.
Allergic bronchitis can be caused by environmental influences such as an insect bite. In this case, long-term treatment with antiallergic drugs will be required. In any case, showing your pet to the vet will never be superfluous.
