What are the symptoms of pneumonia?

Wet cough. Rapid, laboured breathing. Fever. Severe lethargy and weakness. Loss of appetite. Pale or bluish gums in severe cases. Nasal discharge

Is Pneumonia contagious?

Yes, pneumonia spreads between animals.

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Pneumonia

Inflammation of the lung tissue, usually caused by infection. It is serious: it compromises oxygenation. It can be the complication of a poorly treated respiratory infection.

Severe🐕 Dogs🐈 Cats Contagious

This may be a veterinary emergency

URGENT: breathing difficulty with fever and severe lethargy needs immediate veterinary attention.

Symptoms to watch for

• Wet cough
• Rapid, laboured breathing
• Fever
• Severe lethargy and weakness
• Loss of appetite
• Pale or bluish gums in severe cases
• Nasal discharge

Causes

Bacterial, viral or fungal infection; aspiration of fluid or food (aspiration pneumonia); complication of another respiratory disease.

Diagnosis

Chest X-ray, blood tests, sometimes culture. Auscultation helps guide the diagnosis.

Treatment

Antibiotics (if bacterial), fluid therapy, oxygen in severe cases, respiratory physiotherapy. Moderate to severe cases require hospitalisation.

Prevention

Treat mild respiratory infections properly so they do not become complicated, vaccination, and prevent puppies/seniors from getting cold.

When should you see the vet?

URGENT: breathing difficulty with fever and severe lethargy needs immediate veterinary attention.

Consult a vet 24 h emergency vets nearby

WetAi guides you and takes you to the vet; it does not diagnose.

Notice: this information is for general guidance and educational purposes only. It does NOT replace diagnosis or treatment by a registered veterinary surgeon. If you notice any symptoms, always consult a professional. Wallapets accepts no responsibility for the use of this information without veterinary supervision.