Causes of canine lobular pneumonia

1. Dogs can be stimulated by colds, feeding disorders, and physical and chemical factors, resulting in low resistance in dogs and creating opportunities for various bacteria.
2. Caused by parasites, such as ectopic parasitism of roundworms in the body, which can damage the alveoli and bronchi of dogs.
3. Secondary factors, such as colds, canine distemper, infectious hepatitis and inflammation transfer to other tissues and organs, may cause dogs to suffer from pneumonia.

Introduction to canine lobular pneumonia

Lobular pneumonia refers to inflammation of the lung lobules, and the alveoli are usually filled with inflammatory exudative components composed of epithelial cells, plasma and white blood cells. Clinically, it is characterized by flaccid fever, increased respiratory rate, cough, scattered focal dullness areas on percussion, and crepitus on auscultation. It mostly occurs during the season change between spring and autumn, and is common in puppies and older dogs.

Symptoms of canine lobular pneumonia

1. In the early stage of the disease, dogs have symptoms of runny nose, dry cough, and bronchial sounds.
2. As the disease progresses, the dog's overall condition worsens, with depression, loss of appetite, and increased body temperature.
3. The dog has difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, red conjunctiva, and sunken eyeballs.

Prevention of canine lobular pneumonia

1. Strengthen the dog’s own physical fitness and improve its resistance.
2. Pay attention to the hygiene of the dog’s living environment and disinfect and clean it regularly.
3. Take your dog outdoors to exercise, exercise, and keep fit.
4. Feeding food should be nutritionally balanced and keep drinking water clean.