Dog Asthma & Bronchitis
12 productsWhat Is Canine Bronchitis?
Characterized by inflamed bronchial airways, bronchitis can be chronic or acute. It typically causes wheezing, coughing, trouble breathing, and other symptoms. Acute conditions involve severe, but short-lived symptoms, and it can affect a dog of any age. Chronic conditions, or cases lasting for months or more, are most often seen in older or middle-aged dogs.
Vaccinating your dog is the best way to protect him or her against bronchitis. Bronchicine CAe protects dogs against Bordetella bronchiseptica. Acute cases are typically the result of viral infections, including Bordetella bronchiseptica (kennel cough), parainfluenza, or distemper. They can also be caused by bacterial infections. Chronic cases are mysterious to veterinarians, but certain factors, such as respiratory or cardiovascular issues, age, or cigarette smoke seem to increase a dog's chances of bronchitis problems.
Which Medicine Is The Best Choice To Treat My Dog's Bronchitis?
Acute cases of bronchitis typically require treatment with anti-inflammatory meds like Prednisolone or Prednisone, a bronchodilator such as Terbutaline or Albuterol, and/or antibiotics. Veterinarians use a number of the same medications to treat both bronchitis and asthma.
What Is Canine Asthma?
Allergic bronchitis, or asthma, is a breathing condition that is usually the result of an allergic reaction. While pet parents are often shocked that their dog can actually have asthma, the condition is actually common among canines. Some breeds seem to be more prone to asthma than others. Asthma attacks can happen when a substance like chemicals, cigarette smoke, animal dander, pollen, or mold is ingested. When dogs experience asthma attacks, they often show symptoms such as refusal to exercise, lethargy, shallow and short breaths, wheezing, or coughing.
Which Medicine Best For Treating My Dog's Asthma?
Albuterol is a bronchodilator. It is available in an inhaler or an inhalable liquid, and it treats bronchitis and asthma symptoms by rapidly opening a dog's airway to facilitate breathing.
Prednisolone is an orally-administered corticosteroid that suppresses inflammatory responses that can cause asthma symptoms.
Terbutaline is a bronchodilating medication that can prevent or relieve bronchitis and asthma symptoms by stimulating airway receptors to open, which makes breathing easier.
Theophylline is a medicine that relieves bronchitis and asthma symptoms like trouble breathing, shortness of breath, wheezing, or coughing.
Sildenafil is an oral treatment that relaxes the muscles surrounding the blood vessels in the lungs to reduce pressure.
Prednisone is an orally-administered corticosteroid that uses anti-inflammatory benefits to treat a dog's asthma symptoms.
What Else Can I Do To Help My Dog's Breathing Condition Or Prevent Breathing Problems?
- Keep cigarette and fireplace smoke away from your dog
- Use vinegar to clean your tile or hardwood flooring
- Rid your home of carpet
- Don't use air fresheners or deodorizers
- Use a HEPA filter and/or air purifier
- Don't use perfumes or chemicals near your dog
- Use natural pesticides
- In cat-friendly homes, opt for dust-free litter
- Bathe your dog regularly
At Tractor Supply, you'll find all the best medications to control your pup's bronchitis or asthma symptoms!