Dog has trouble breathing and can't breathe

Difficulty breathing and breathlessness in dogs may be caused by rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal polyps, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, poisoning, nasal tumors, uremia, etc. It can be treated with oral medications, physical therapy, and surgery. Active and effective Treatment can control the development of the disease, reduce damage to the nasal cavity, kidneys or heart, and facilitate normal breathing. During the treatment period, it is necessary to maintain indoor air circulation and breathe more fresh air. For dogs with more serious conditions, it is recommended that owners take their dogs to the hospital for treatment regularly to avoid delaying treatment time and affecting disease control.

1. Rhinitis

Usually caused by contact with allergens and bacterial infection, symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, etc. will appear. When the secretions in the nasal cavity continue to increase, it will lead to nasal congestion. Causes shortness of breath. You need to take pet-specific antibiotics and antihistamine medications as directed by your doctor.

2. Sinusitis

is a general term for inflammatory diseases of the sinus mucosa. Symptoms include purulent nasal discharge, headache, etc., and can also cause foreign bodies to block the nasal cavity and cause breathing problems. difficulty. Intranasal decongestants and intranasal corticosteroids need to be used as directed by your doctor. In severe cases, surgery may be required.

3. Nasal polyps

It is a benign proliferative disease. The causes include pathogenic microorganisms, genetics, etc., which can lead to polyps in the nasal cavity, increase secretions, and affect breathing. Speed, resulting in gasping. Surgical resection treatment is required under the operation of a doctor.

4. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

It is an autosomal dominant genetic disease, mainly caused by gene mutations. The disease will lead to insufficient blood and oxygen supply to the myocardium, causing wheezing and chest tightness. Symptoms such as shortness of breath. It is necessary to follow the doctor's advice and improve it through surgery.

5. Poisoning

If it is food or drug poisoning, symptoms such as foaming at the mouth and coma will occur, which will affect normal breathing. You can induce vomiting and cure under the supervision of a doctor. The method of gastric lavage has been improved.

6. Nasal tumors

They are tumors that occur in the nasal cavity and sinuses. They are mainly benign. As the tumors in the nasal cavity continue to grow, they will lead to abnormal breathing and chest tightness. Shortness of breath. Surgical removal of the tumor is required under the guidance of a doctor.

Seven, uremia

If you suffer from uremia, you will have symptoms such as edema, fatigue, loss of appetite, etc. In severe cases, it may affect the respiratory system and cause breathing abnormalities, and you need to undergo kidney transplantation as directed by your doctor.

During the treatment period, you need to take your dog to the hospital for regular check-ups to understand the development and recovery of the disease, and then adjust the drug dosage or treatment method based on the test results, which will help promote disease recovery.