Article Title: Dog Respiratory Disorders: Acute
Coughing,sneezing, Snoring,
Author: John Mailer
It is very common for all dogs to coughon an occasional basis,
especially when they first wake up. However, allergic sneezing
is typically a nonproductive sneeze that occurs in paroxysms and
the infections will often produce puss. If you notice a bloody
discharge from a single nostril then that is an indication of a
tumor or a foreign object.
Acute Coughing
Although we have discussed the issue of your dog having a
persistent and constant coughing problem, acute coughing can be
a sign of something a little less dangerous, but important
nevertheless. Acute coughing may be a sign of kennel cough,
acute bronchitis, inhalation pneumonia, a foreign object in the
airway, or even an infection of the tonsils, larynx, or pharynx.
Kennel cough is contracted from other dogs which causes
inflammation of the voice box. Bronchitis is caused by a
bacterial or allergic inflammation to the bronchi in the lungs.
And of course any foreign object stuck in the lung will cause
acute coughing.
What to do: Kennel cough is extremely contagious so be sure to
isolate your dog and get him to the veterinarian right away.
Cough suppressants can be given to your dog to ease the pain.
Medications an be administered to treat any of the above
infections. And if there is only a foreign object stuck, then
the vet can pull it out with forceps.
Snoring
There are many breed of dogs that have elongated soft palates
that hang at the back of the throat, especially those dogs with
compressed faces. This soft palate interferes with the larynx
and produces a snore. An allergic inflammation in the throat
can also be the cause of your dog's snoring problem. Also,
snoring is enhanced if the dog has narrow nostrils and larynx.
What to do: Although snoring may not seem like a series issue,
it is always best to consult your vet for a full checkup. And
if you have a dog breed such as the Pekingese or Pug that
snores, this could be a sign of potential heart and breathing
problems. Your dog may have surgical reduction of the length
of the soft palate to reduce or eliminate the snoring issue.
Changing Of Your Dog's Voice
If you notice that your dog's bark is altered in any way, then
it could be due to damage of the larynx. Also, allergic
reactions from bee stings can cause laryngeal swelling. Worst
case scenario for the older dog is that a tumor has developed.
What to do: Your vet may give your dog antihistamines or
anti-inflammatories to reduce allergic swelling. If the
problem is as severe as a tumors, then your dog will undergo
surgery to have the tumor removed. If you suspect your dog of
having any of the above problems then the vest may have to
insert an artificial windpipe, administer medications, or at
worst, surgery. Improvement to cardiac function controls heart
related coughing.
About The Author: John Mailer has written many articles about
dogs and puppies and how to train them.His main business is as
an internet marketer.
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