Species: Dog
Condition: Pulmonary Interstitial Fibrosis
Organ System: Respiratory
It is a lung disease characterized by chronic and progressive pulmonary illness that affects the pulmonary interstitium. The underlying cause is usually idiopathic. Other potential causes of the disease include infections, grass awn aspiration, exposure to toxins or dusts, drug reactions, and disorders of the connective tissue. Clinical signs include cyanosis, non-productive cough, increased respiratory rate and effort, panting, and exercise intolerance. The line of treatment includes provision of supplemental oxygen as well as supportive treatment. Being a progressive condition, prognosis is guarded with affected dogs generally surviving between 8-15 months.
Breeds exposed to Pulmonary Interstitial Fibrosis – Research Reference
English Pointer Cross – (Morrison et al. 1987)
Newfoundland Cross – (Watson et al. 1999)
Bichon Frise Cross – (Vaden et al. 1991)
English Pointer – (Morrison et al. 1987)
Bichon Frise – (Vaden et al. 1991)
Newfoundland – (Watson et al. 1999)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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