Respiratory Issues
Respiratory Issues include chronic coughing, wheezing, or struggling to breathe. When symptoms don’t improve with basic care, our internal medicine team can help.
Common conditions include:
Chronic Bronchitis (Dogs) - long-term inflammation of the airways, often with no clear sign of infection
Feline Asthma - an allergic reaction that causes airway narrowing and inflammation
Pneumonia (bacterial or fungal) - infection in the lungs leading to cough, fever, lethargy, and difficulty breathing
Tracheal Collapse (small dogs) - the windpipe becomes weak and collapses, especially when excited or during exercise
Nasal Disease (Chronic Rhinitis, fungal infections, tumors) - ongoing inflammation, infection, or growths in your pet’s nasal passages
We diagnose these conditions in a variety of ways, often including X-rays, CT scan, or endoscopy.
Treatment generally includes medications like antibiotics, cough suppressants, and steroids, nebulizer and oxygen therapy.