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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.
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.
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.
Colds in Dogs and Cats (Upper Respiratory Infection): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
A 'cold' in dogs and cats is an acute illness of the upper respiratory tract marked by nasal discharge, rapid breathing, and fever. It is often highly contagious and viral in origin, and is managed with supportive care and, when needed, antibiotics for secondary infection.
Salivary Gland Inflammation (Sialadenitis) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Sialadenitis is inflammation of the salivary glands in dogs and cats, caused by stones, viruses, or bacteria, leading to swollen, painful glands and fever. It is treated by addressing the cause, reducing inflammation, and veterinary-directed antibiotics.
Esophageal Obstruction in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Esophageal obstruction is a blockage of the food pipe in dogs and cats, often from a swallowed bone or other object, causing distress, drooling, and regurgitation. It is an emergency relieved by veterinary removal of the object.
Pharyngitis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Pharyngitis is inflammation of the throat lining in dogs and cats, causing painful swallowing, drooling, and reluctance to eat. It often follows mouth, nasal, or respiratory infections and is treated with veterinary care and supportive feeding.