Canine Chronic Bronchitis: CCB Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Advice Released
The advice, which was recently published online, gives dog owners information on how to spot the symptoms of CCB in their pets, as well as how to treat the condition.
Further details are available at https://doginsider.com/what-is-canine-chronic-bronchitis
Although the condition is relatively common in dogs, US scientists studying CCB in recent years have discovered more about how the disease affects the lungs (1). This prompted DogInsider.com to release its guidance on what the condition is and what causes it in household pets.
"Just because a condition is common, doesn't mean that it can't have serious consequences for your pet," says a spokesperson for DogInsider.com. "Left untreated, CCB can cause long-term lung and even heart damage because your dog is unable to get the oxygen flow they need to keep their organs functioning properly."
As a pulmonary and heart disease, canine chronic bronchitis usually presents with symptoms of coughing, difficulty breathing, exhaustion, fever, weight loss, and nasal discharge. Early signs - before the condition becomes chronic - can be confused with cold-like symptoms, which is why DogInsider advises pet owners that veterinarians usually establish CCB as the cause through blood work or a tracheal wash to help identify the infection.
Although the disease can have a serious impact on lung function if left untreated, it is possible to control the symptoms with medications such as corticosteroids and antibiotics. In more advanced cases, oxygen therapy is often recommended to help dogs establish an adequate air supply, explains DogInsider.com. This treatment can then be reinforced with physical therapy and an exercise regimen developed in consultation with a vet.
As with all medical conditions which affect pets, DogInsider.com advises dog owners to consult with a medical professional if their dog presents with any symptoms or does not seem to be responding to at-home treatments. "For chronic canine bronchitis, the earlier vets can intervene, the better," its spokesperson said.
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1) National Library of Medicine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6986754/
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