Respiratory infections of dogs Flashcards
Kennel coughs official name is?
Infectious tracheobronchitis
Which viruses contribute to canine infectious respiratory disease?
- Canine parainfluenza virus
- Canine adenovirus
- Canine herpes virus
- Canine distemper virus
Which virus is most commonly isolated from cases of kennel cough?
Canine parainfluenza virus
How is canine parainfluenza virus excreted?
In Oronasal secretions
Where does canine parainfluenza virus multiply?
In epithelial and lymphoid cells of the respiratory tract
Which canine adenovirus has a vaccine available?
CAV-2
Describe the pathogenesis of canine adenovirus 1 and 2
CAV-1 = systemic disease, URTD CAV-2 = respiratory disease
Which virus is responsible for ‘puppy fading syndrome’
Canine herpes virus
What are the signs of an influenza infection?
Mild kennel cough - nasal discharge and cough
Pneumonia and death - high fever, dyspnoea
What is the morphology of Bordetella bronchiseptica?
Gram negative small coccobacillus
What are the 3 signs of Bordetella bronchiseptica infection?
- Coughing
- Nasal discharge
- Bronchopneumonia
How can a Bordetella bronchiseptica infection be diagnosed?
- Nasal/oropharyngeal swabs
- Transtracheal wash
- Bronchoalveolar lavage
After how many days should Bordetella bronchiseptica be treated?
Antibiotics are only indicated if clinical signs persist for greater than 10 days and/or the dog is systemically unwell
What are the first choice antibiotics to treat Bordetella bronchiseptica?
Doxycycline
Amoxycillin
How is the vaccine for Bordetella bronchiseptica administered?
Avirulent live intranasal vaccine
How can Bordetella bronchiseptica be controlled in kennels?
- Vaccinate dogs
- Isolate affected dogs
- Adequate hygiene
- Prevent contact between animals
- Ventilation
- Batch incoming animals
Which fungi causes chronic nasal discharge in dogs?
Nasal aspergillosis
Nasal aspergillosis commonly affects which dogs?
Young dogs
Dolichocephalic breeds
What are the clinical signs of a Nasal aspergillosis infection?
- Chronic nasal discharge
- Haemorrhage
- Depigmentation of the nose
- Pain around the muzzle
- Pain on eating
How is Nasal aspergillosis treated?
Penicillin
Systemic and topical antifungals
Surgery to remove affected turbinates
