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Acute or chronic dog bronchitis, an inflammation of the bronchi, causes coughing. Learn to recognize the signs and how to treat the illness.
Symptoms of Bronchitis in Dogs. Dogs with bronchitis may have a cough that's wet, dry or honking. In some cases, pet parents might confuse the cough for gagging or vomiting, so it's helpful to take a short video of the behavior for your veterinarian's benefit. While your dog's coughing can seem minor, it might indicate a problem.
Canine chronic bronchitis (CCB) is defined as cough that is present most days for a minimum duration of 2 months, without evidence of other underlying diseases that may cause cough. CCB results in chronic inflammatory changes in the lower airways, including neutrophilic inflammation and increased mucus production. 4-6.
Canine chronic bronchitis is a potentially life-threatening condition if left untreated. Learn about the symptoms of dog bronchitis, how it is diagnosed, and how to treat it.
Tracheobronchitis is a sudden or longterm inflammation of the trachea and bronchial airways; it may also extend into the lungs. It often occurs in dogs already affected by respiratory disease or a disorder of the lungs or airways. For example, infectious tracheo-bronchitis (kennel cough; see below) often follows a viral infection of the ...
Acute bronchitis can happen in any dog breed and at any age. Infectious agents commonly cause it, but it can also be caused by sudden exposure to harmful inhalants, such as smoke.
Symptoms of Bronchitis in Dogs. Persistent, forceful coughing is the most common sign associated with canine chronic bronchitis. Coughing is the body’s response to external pathogens and irritants that have infiltrated the respiratory tract.