Can a German Shepherd’s pneumonia be cured?

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With timely treatment, a German Shepherd’s pneumonia is generally curable, and most sick dogs recover in about 1-2 weeks; the exact time depends on the dog’s constitution and the cause of pneumonia. Viruses, parasites, bacteria, and mycoplasma infections can all cause it; bacterial pneumonia usually recovers in about two weeks.

But if the pneumonia is from fungal or mycoplasma infection, the treatment time may be longer. During treatment, the owner can supplement the German Shepherd’s nutrition appropriately to help it recover faster.

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