As we have seen before, some enfermedades that we human beings suffer, our domestic animals can also suffer. Asthma is one of the clearest examples of what I am talking about.
This disease, also called chronic bronchitis, is characterized by an inflammation produced in the bronchioles. The moment the animal takes a breath, the airways or bronchioles they are reduced and cause difficulty in breathing normally.
In some more severe cases, when the animal inhales, these airways are blocked with mucus and breathing is restricted, and a bronchospasm occurs.
Although, this disease does not discriminate age or sex in dogs, it is the youngest who can suffer the complications of this disease more easily.
It is for this reason, and as a way of protecting your dog, that today we bring you some Tips for Treating and Preventing Asthma in Your Pet:
- Food, as we always emphasize, is vital to prevent and treat all kinds of diseases. By ensuring that we feed our pets a correct and healthy diet, we will be helping their immune system to remain strong and able to fight bacteria, viruses and diseases. That is why we must try to avoid foods made from preservatives, with preservatives and other toxins that can be harmful to the health of our little animal.
- Although therapies can be performed to improve your dog's respiratory system, using drugs that include bronchodilators, corticosteroids and antihistamines, it is advisable to treat your pet suffering from asthma with natural therapies and holistic and homeopathic remedies.
- Some natural therapies that serve to relieve symptoms and attacks caused by respiratory problems include: acupuncture, homeopathy and naturopathy.