My Dog has Lung Inflammation-Maybe an Infection or Lung Worm
It started two weeks ago when he was vomiting and not able to keep much down. That subsided but his appetite is very little and an x ray showed a lot of peripheral inflammation on his lungs. He was kept in the vets for 2 nights and allowed to come home as he ate some food for them. He has been home a day and is very weakened. He just about ate enough sausages last night to have his antibiotics. He is sleeping soundly at the moment and although his breathing is raised it sounds a lot easier when he rests. I just hope he carries on eating enough while his lungs recover. The vets cannot diagnose but he has had an infection somewhere and his lung x rays could be inflammation, Lung Worm or secondary Cancers. The x rays could have been classic pictures of any of these things and I am just hoping he can be kept strong to fight off further infection. He doesn't appear to be in any discomfort but the not eating is very upsetting. Please send your thoughts ... |
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| So sorry that you and Hartley are going through this tough time. I don't have much advice, but sounds like antibiotics are the best place to begin. The lesser diagnosis would be an aspiration inflammation in his lungs. Humans get this post vomiting and antibiotic therapy is very effective, rest and fluids as well. I don't know about lung worms though. I'm sure you'll get good advice here. When is your followup appt? If Hartley is no better by tomorrow or still isn't eating, call your vet. If you have a good vet, they will welcome the update. Good luck, and let us know how he's doing. |
| Have they done a CXR? (chest xray) The respiratory condition could be secondary to CHF (congestive heart failure), which is basically a heart that is enlarged and tired, so it doesn't pump properly. Classic symptoms include respiratory problems as the fluid pools in the lungs and infections set in. It is most common as dogs (and humans) age, so with your older dog, it made me bring this up. We had a minpin with this, and the respiratory issues are what led to his diagnosis. If nothing else, the CXR is noninvasive and relatively inexpensive, and also will check on the lung status as well. Good luck and best wishes for your Hartley.  |
| Sending good thoughts and prayers for you and Hartly Traci |
I hope Hartley is getting better. Good luck.  |
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