Why Do Dogs Get Pneumonia?

Date: 2024-05-16

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Causes of Pneumonia in Dogs

1. Accidental inhalation of irritating odor. For example, the smell of smoke, air pollutants, or other irritating odors emitted by pet owners who smoke in front of dogs may cause lung inflammation and pneumonia after inhalation by dogs. Usually, dogs are more likely to get pneumonia if someone in the home is a regular smoker.

2. Aspiration of foreign matter. This condition mainly refers to pneumonia caused by dogs accidentally inhaling food or other small substances into the lungs.

3. Secondary diseases. Many diseases in dogs can affect their own immune system and damage the respiratory tract. For example, dogs suffering from cancer, throat paralysis and other diseases will make dogs more susceptible to lung bacteria infection, leading to pneumonia.

4. Virus invasion: Common viruses that can cause canine pneumonia include parainfluenza and canine influenza. If these viral infections occur in dogs, they can all cause pneumonia in dogs, and these viruses can also spread infection between dogs.

5. Bacterial infection: Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus zooepidemicus, Pasteurella multocida and other bacteria are common bacteria that cause canine pneumonia. Dogs often develop pneumonia when infected, and the bacteria can also be passed from dog to dog.

6. Trauma: If the dog's chest is accidentally damaged, it may also cause lung inflammation. Such as being hit by a car or falling from a height.