Symptoms of lung infection in dogs:

1. Coughing and discharge of thick sputum, and even coughing up blood in severe cases.

2. There may be an increase in nasal secretions, manifesting as purulent nasal fluid.

3. It may cause hypoxia in dogs, accompanied by shortness of breath, wheezing, and cyanosis of the gum mucosa.

4. Abnormal breath sounds can be heard during auscultation of the lungs, including increased breath sounds.

Treatment methods for dog pulmonary infection:

1. If it is a pulmonary infection caused by a common cold, you must first eliminate the inflammation and relieve the symptoms. You can use Qingda Toxins, sulfonamide antibiotics, and some cough and phlegm medications.

2. If it is caused by a viral infection, it needs to be treated with antiviral drugs. To prevent leakage or non-absorption of the drug, 10% calcium gluconate can also be injected intravenously.

3. Go to the pet hospital to check the blood routine and canine inflammatory response protein to understand the infection of the dog. It is best to take a lung X-ray to understand the specific condition of the lungs.

4. Listen to the doctor’s treatment suggestions based on the specific conditions of the lung infection. Generally, mild cases can be treated with injections or infusions combined with oral medications, while severe cases require infusions combined with aerosol treatment.