Natural Remedies for Respiratory Issues in Dogs and Cats
Modified on Jul 18, 2024 |
Deirdre Layne
Just like people our beloved pets can end up with respiratory problems ranging from infection, to aspiration to COPD. Newborn animals can have respiratory issues as can elderly pets and every age in between.
Because proper lung function is critical to life, any lung issue needs to be promptly diagnosed and treated. Lack of oxygen delivered by the lungs to heart can lead to heart failure. Dogs with lung problems will often experience fatigue and panting, related to the lack of oxygen to the lungs.
Causes of Lung Issues in Dogs and Cats
- Infections (viral, bacterial, fungal)
- Heartworm
- Lungworm
- Vaccine Side Effect
- Pneumonia
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Poor air quality
- Secondhand smoke
- Pesticides
Lung Issues in Pet Babies
If your puppy or kitten is having difficulty breathing for any reason, a visit to the vet is warranted. Puppies and kittens are delicate and there is not time to try different remedies to figure out a solution. If your newborn animal has aspirated on milk he will need to have antibiotics and monitoring from a vet.
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