When the autumn wind blows, will your furry child be out of breath?
Asthma is a very common health problem that can lead to difficulty breathing, coughing, or other serious illnesses. This not only affects the quality of life of the furry child, but also makes the owner very worried. The editor decided to teach you how to prevent and improve tracheal problems in furry babies, and help owners provide a healthier living environment for their pets.
Causes of tracheal problems
Tracheal problems can be caused by a variety of factors in dogs and cats, and understanding these causes is important for prevention and improvement.
． genetic factors
Certain breeds of cats and dogs are more susceptible to tracheal problems. For example, breeds such as Boston terriers, ducklings, and French bulldogs are prone to tracheal stenosis or tracheal collapse due to their anatomy. Therefore, understanding the characteristics of furry breeds can help owners prevent it as early as possible. Taking your furry baby to the veterinary clinic for regular health checkups can detect potential respiratory problems early. Your veterinarian will recommend an appropriate check-up and vaccination schedule based on your furry's health, so you can prevent serious tracheal problems earlier.
． environmental factors
Adverse environmental factors, such as air pollution, smoke, dust, and allergens, may irritate your furry child's respiratory tract and cause tracheal problems. Especially when living in cities, these factors are more common. To prevent your furry child from asthma caused by environmental factors, you need to maintain indoor air circulation, clean your home regularly, and use an air purifier to reduce dust and allergens. Owners should also avoid smoking indoors and use nontoxic detergents when cleaning to avoid irritating odors that may trigger asthma.
． weight problem
Being overweight or obese increases your furry child's health risks, including respiratory problems, because excess fatty tissue puts pressure on the trachea and can interfere with normal breathing function. So maintaining a healthy weight for cats and dogs is important to prevent tracheal problems. Owners can develop a suitable diet plan and exercise plan for their furry baby based on the veterinarian's advice to help their furry baby maintain an ideal weight. At the same time, fur babies should be given appropriate amounts of exercise on a regular basis, such as walking, playing, running, etc., to strengthen their cardiopulmonary function and promote respiratory health.
． Infect
Respiratory infections such as parvovirus, kennel cough, and other viral or bacterial infections can cause tracheal problems. These infections often cause coughing, sore throat, and difficulty breathing. If any of the above problems occur, you should immediately take your furry child to a veterinarian for examination and treatment.
Common tracheal problems in furry babies
There are three common tracheal problems in furry babies, but with treatment, they can definitely be improved!
． tracheal collapse
Tracheal collapse is more common in small dogs and most often occurs when dogs are middle-aged or obese. A collapsed trachea is often accompanied by a persistent cough. For this problem, your veterinarian may recommend weight loss, the use of a support belt, or surgery to place a tracheal stent.