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Taking Care of Your Best Buddy: Managing Dog
Asthma
Your pet is just as much your family as anyone else. Your
canine pal is loyal, loves you unconditionally, and is always a
joy to have so when they are ill, you want to care for them as
much as you can.
Dog asthma is a problem amongst canines, and you should know
the basics in order to take care of your best friend. Here are
some facts about dog asthma you should be aware of and educate
yourself about:
Just Like Humans
Dog asthma is just like the human form of asthma, in which the
bronchial tubes constrict, causing breathing to become
difficult. Asthma usually occurs in young and middle aged
dogs.
Symptoms in a dog include coughing, wheezing, and in some
situations, purple gums and teeth from lack of circulation. You
dog may become more sedentary, and lose appetite during
asthmatic episodes.
Diagnoses
If you see the above symptoms in your dog, take them to see the
veterinarian as soon as possible. The vet will take chest
x-rays, and blood tests to make sure that the breathing
difficulty isn’t being caused by any other problem such as
heartworms or other ailments.
Treatment
Treatment for dog asthma is much related to treatment for
asthma is humans. Steroids, bronchodilators and antihistamines
are prescribed to your pet control to control their asthma. In
severe cases, oxygen treatment may be necessary.
Living with Asthma
Dog asthma can be tolerated just like human asthma. But it is
up to you, the pet’s owner to make sure that their asthma is
well taken care of. Keep them on their medication, make sure
they eat a healthy diet and keep them as active as you. Watch
for signs of asthma attacks and take them in for regular check
ups to prevent problems.
Asthma is hard enough if you are a human being living with it.
Imagine caring for a dog that is living with asthma. It has to
just as hard for them. As their pal and owner, you have to make
sure that your dog lives a normal, healthy life just as you
would want for yourself. Regular visits to the vet, an asthma
medication along with a healthy and happy environment is a way
to keep your pet by your side for a long time.
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