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Pulmonary Emphysema in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Pulmonary emphysema is over-inflation of the lungs from too much air in the tissue, causing labored, wheezy breathing. It may be primary (exertion) or secondary to chronic airway disease, and is managed by treating the underlying condition and supporting breathing.
Aspiration (Inhalation) Pneumonia in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Aspiration pneumonia occurs when material is inhaled into the lungs, causing airway and lung inflammation that can progress to lung gangrene. It is an emergency treated by clearing the airway, oxygen, and antibiotics.
Pneumonia in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Pneumonia is inflammation of the lung tissue from infection, irritation, or aspiration, causing high fever, breathing difficulty, and a painful cough. It is treated with antibiotics, cough and phlegm control, and oxygen when needed.
Bronchopneumonia in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Bronchopneumonia (lobular pneumonia) is inflammation of the small airways and alveoli, marked by high swinging fever, rapid breathing, and focal lung sounds. It is treated aggressively with antibiotics, cough and phlegm control, and supportive care.
Bronchitis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial lining, producing a persistent cough and crackles heard on chest auscultation. It may be acute or chronic and is managed with cough control, bronchodilators, and antibiotics when infection is present.
Tonsillitis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Tonsillitis is acute or chronic inflammation of the tonsils, causing swallowing pain, drooling, and a soft cough. More common in dogs than cats, it is treated by controlling infection and, for recurring cases, surgical removal.
Tracheal Collapse (Tracheal Paralysis) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Tracheal collapse is a weakening of the windpipe's supporting rings that lets the airway flatten, causing a characteristic honking cough and breathing difficulty. It is common in small and brachycephalic breeds and is managed with medical and, sometimes, surgical care.
Laryngitis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx causing a harsh cough, throat pain, and difficulty swallowing. It may follow infection, irritation, or inhaled objects, and is treated by removing the cause and easing coughing and inflammation.
Elongated Soft Palate in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
An elongated soft palate is a congenital upper-airway abnormality common in brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds, causing snoring, noisy breathing, and exercise intolerance. Severe cases are corrected surgically by shortening the palate.
Sinusitis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Sinusitis is inflammation of the maxillary, frontal, and sphenoid sinus linings, usually secondary to rhinitis, influenza, or facial trauma. It produces nasal discharge and breathing difficulty and is treated by clearing the sinuses and controlling infection.