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Dog WheezingCommon Causes of Dog WheezingAllergies Perhaps the most common cause of dog wheezing is some kind of airborne allergens, such as pollen, dust, cigarette smoke, etc. These allergens can irritate a dog's airways causing the dog to wheeze. Other substances that can also trigger dog wheezing as an allergic reaction include some pesticides, chemicals for household cleaning, and even insect stings and bites. Upper Respiratory Problems When a dog is suffering from some kind of upper respiratory problems that irritate the airways or cause chest congestion, the dog will wheeze too. Common upper respiratory problems include:
If you live in a place where mosquitoes are abundant, it is essential that your dog get medications for
heartworm prevention. Otherwise, if the dog gets infected by
heartworms, he can become very sick. Heartworm larvae reside inside infected mosquitoes which can then be transmitted into your dog's blood stream if he is unluckily
bitten by one of the infected mosquitoes. Within six months, the larvae can move to the dog's heart and develop into long, spaghetti-like worms which may block the flow
of blood. Reduced blood flow in the dog's body means reduced oxygen supply. This causes dog wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, fatigue and weight loss.
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Dog Wheezing - When to See a Vet?Occasional dog wheezing that stops within 20 to 30 minutes is usually not serious. It probably is caused by something that is irritating the dog's airways. However, if the wheezing lasts longer than 30 minutes, or if the dog has been wheezing on and off rather frequently, it is likely that something more serious is going on with your dog's health. It is therefore important to find out and tackle the underlying cause. Take your dog to the vet if the wheezing is accompanied by any of the following signs:
Dog Wheezing - What Can You Do?Use a Humidifier Dry air tends to irritate the dog's airways more. Humidifying the air is an easy way to soothe the airways and put moisture inside the dog's lungs. Use Essential Oils Another way to give your wheezing dog some relief is to use essential oils. One quick way to vaporize the oils is to bring your dog into a steamy bathroom while you are showering and let her lay on the floor. Drop a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil and peppermint oil onto the floor of the shower. The combination of the steam and the vaporized oils can greatly help to clear up chest and sinus congestion. Fight Allergies If you suspect that your dog wheezes because of some kind of allergy, try to look at her environment and see if there has been any recent change. For example, have you changed to a new floor cleaner? Has someone been smoking around the dog? Does she wheeze mostly in the spring and early summer time? Write down a list of possible causes and try to eliminate each cause, one at a time. If the wheezing goes away, you have identified the culprit. You can also use herbs and homeopathic remedies to alleviate some of the symptoms (e.g. wheezing, sneezing) brought on by allergies. Here is a good product that you may want to try: PetAlive AmazaPetReferences D. Hamilton, Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs (North Atlantic Books, 1999). R. Kidd, Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care (Storey Publishing, 2000). M.L. Wulff-Tilford and G.L. Tilford, Herbs for Pets (Bowtie Press, 1999). TOP OF Dog Wheezing |
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