Canine tracheobronchial Disease

Question 1

Canine Infectious respiratory disease complex

Answer 1

• very contagious!
• coughing is the most common CS
• uncomplicated- restrict excerise
• Complicated- restrict excerise, systemic antibiotics, nebularser
• parenteral and intranasal vaccine

Question 2

Canine influenza

Answer 2

• Transmitted by: direct contact and fomites
• CS- 2-5 days post exposure- usually results in coughing, sneezing, and a nasal discharge
• Tx- supportive care, NSAIDS

Question 3

Oslerus osleri

Answer 3

• YOUNGER DOGS IN KENNELS
• Cream colored nodules in the kennels
• CS- coughing, wheezing, and dyspnea
• Tx- fenbendazole and ivermectin

Question 4

Tracheal Collapse

Answer 4

• Middle aged to older dogs
• toy or small breed dogs often obese
• Goose honking cough
• elicited with tracheal palpation
• tx- wt loss, avoid neck collars, avoid excitment
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Question 5

Canine chronic bronchitis

Answer 5

• CS- daily cough
• sig- small, older breeds
• TX- Pred, bronchodilators

Question 6

Bronchiectasis

Answer 6

• Secondary to chronic conditions like chronic bronchitis
• mucus can not be cleared so it bulids up
• The dilation of the bronchial tree is irreversible caused by the destruction of the muscle and elastic tissue
• TX- Beta 2- albuterol