Hoarseness in a dog indicates the presence of a disease. Wheezing can be wet or dry depending on the origin (trachea, lungs, bronchi). A caring owner should not ignore this ailment. It is best to show your pet to a veterinarian.
Varieties of wheezing in dogs
Wheezing occurs when blood or exudate collects in the airways. The air passing through the obstacle emits a specific sound that can be heard when inhaling and exhaling even at a distance. This symptom indicates the following diseases: bronchopneumonia, bronchitis, pulmonary edema, pulmonary hemorrhage.
With emphysema, pneumonia and fibrosis, deaf, crackling rales are observed. This occurs during the passage of air, which separates the stuck together alveoli. A whistling sound can be observed when a foreign body enters the trachea, paralysis of the glottis.
Some diseases of the respiratory system are inherent in a particular breed. Chihua-hua, toy terriers, spitz are prone to collapse of the trachea. Initially, a cough appears, then the condition worsens, the dog is breathing heavily, suffocating, and loses consciousness.
Causes of hoarseness
Treatment is based on the causes of wheezing during inhalation and exhalation. The diagnosis can only be made after a complete laboratory examination. The dog is assigned radiography, bronchoscopy. Surgical intervention is necessary in severe cases: paralysis of the vocal cords, collapse of the trachea.
Treatment of the disease
With laryngeal edema, drug treatment helps; in special cases, artificial ventilation of the lungs is required. This disease occurs mainly in old animals. The disease is accompanied by shortness of breath and even fainting. For bronchitis and pneumonia, antibiotics and antitussives are prescribed. These diseases mainly occur during the cold season. They are accompanied by coughing, pallor of the mucous membranes, poor health in the dog and hoarseness.
Strange breathing sounds may result from foreign objects entering the airway. Even dry food can act as such an item. In such situations, bronchoscopy is required to clear the airways.
Neoplasms can also cause wheezing in a beloved pet. In this case, it is necessary to identify the nature of the tumor, the stage of the disease. At best, the doctor will prescribe chemotherapy. It also happens that the owner notices the disease in his pet too late, at this stage the disease is already incurable.
Treatment of pulmonary edema will be successful if the cause of its occurrence is correctly stated. It can be a viral infection or heart failure. In this case, you will need intensive decongestant therapy.
