Species: Dog
Condition: Asthma
Organ System: Respiratory
Asthma in dogs is a health condition that affects the respiratory system, particularly the bronchi, resulting in bouts of coughing. This is a hypersensitivity reaction as a result of a dog’s exposure and inhalation of various allergens or substances. When the dog’s immune system responds negatively to any allergen, there is production of serotonin and inflammatory cells that will eventually lead to the constriction or narrowing of the air passages. Dogs differ in their response to potential allergens. Some of the most common asthma-triggers include dust mites, grasses, pollens, mold, chemicals, cigarette smoke, and food ingredients.
Breeds exposed to Asthma – Research Reference
Maltese Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
West Highland White Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Bichon Frise – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Maltese – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
West Highland White Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Bichon Frise Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Asthma or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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