12/1/2023 0 Comments My kitten sounds like a pig![]() ![]() Left-sided Cardiac Disease causes fluid accumulation in the lungs that can result in shortness of breath or coughing.Again, without specific treatment it is very serious. Collapsing Trachea is a common cause of a goose-honk or hoarse cough of older small breeds.If your dog breathes noisily even at rest, it’s not cute, it’s a cry for help. Too often I see dog owners not taking this seriously enough. Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome is the correct term for all the effects on the airways caused by short facial shape in dogs.Lastly, I would be remiss if I didn’t warn you of more serious diseases that can be confused with reverse sneezing. These ‘ brachycephalic’ dogs need a cortisone injection to settle airway swelling and reduce distress and may benefit from more permanent surgical solutions. Dogs with short faces can get into a vicious circle of inflammation and worsening signs. ![]() However, even if it responds to drugs like Benadryl or Phenergan, you should find out why.
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