Canine Asthma and How to Treat Your Dog - Dog Health

Unfortunately Asthma is common in most all animalsneed to be conducted in order to rule out other
today and dogs are no exception. This illness is alsopossible health problems. After all the testing is
known as allergic bronchitis which is an inflammation ofcomplete your Vet will determine the diagnosis and if it
the airway caused primarily by allergies. If leftis canine asthma, rest assured that with the proper
untreated it could lead to respiratory distress and othermedication this condition is not only treatable but
serious complications. When a canine experiences thispossibly preventable.
condition their air passages in the lungs fill with mucus,Medications used to treat this condition are:o
constrict and then spasm. The result is shortness ofAntihistamines - Reduces mucus in the airways.o
breath, coughing, wheezing and in rare untreated casesSteroids - Controls inflammation.o Bronchodilators -
even death.Helps to reduce the inflammation associated with
The good news about asthma and dogs is that withasthma.o Epinephrine - Reduces inflammation and is
proper treatment your dog can still live a long healthyonly use in severe attacks.
life. Some of the most obvious signs to watch for areAs with all dog health issues it is important to watch
shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing asfor symptoms and any unusual behavior with your
mention earlier. Other possible symptoms could includecanine. Certainly get advice from your Veterinarian
loss of appetite and becoming lethargic.when there are any questions concerning your dog's
It is very important to watch for symptoms of thishealth. Early detection, diagnosis and treatment are the
condition and take your dog to the vet for a properkey ingredients to a healthy canine companion.
diagnosis if they occur. There are several tests that