Yes, dogs can have asthma. The symptoms of asthma in dogs are different from those observed in humans. The symptoms can differ from one dog to another. If your dog is facing from asthma, it can show different combination of the following symptoms:
- One of the most common symptoms for asthma is coughing. Also, wheezing is very commonly observed. The pets are found wanting for breath.
- Wheezing can cause many other respiratory problems. Your pet is in some sort of trouble if it is seen gasping for breath or has blue gums and/or tongue.
- Other symptoms include lethargy and tendency to become inactive.
- In some cases, the pets are also seen to decrease their appetite.
These are some of the common symptoms of asthma. If your pet has these signs in any combination, it is bound to be in trouble and it is better that it is taken to a vet and treated promptly. The asthma victim also has many other diseases. Some of these diseases include lungworm and heartworm. In some cases, even heart disease is observed and also leukemia. Only when the pet shows some combination of the above disease and symptoms can the vet conclude of the occurrence of asthma.
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