A bacterial and / or viral upper respiratory infection or «cold» can potentially
turn into pneumonia if left untreated.
The infection may
develop into pneumonia causing yet more complications and threatening the animal's health further.
When severe symptoms such as these are noticed, medical treatment should be sought immediately to prevent the infection from
expanding into pneumonia and producing a potentially fatal situation.
This is because their immune systems are usually weaker than those of healthy adult pets, and a cold is more likely to
progress into pneumonia.
Severe untreated cases of Kennel Cough can sometimes turn
into pneumonia so if your dog develops a hacking cough or discharge from their eyes or nose then it is time to consult with our vets and find out the best course of action.
These antioxidants help to reduce the severity of coughs and prevent the sickness from
turning into pneumonia.
«However, if the patient is extremely young with a naive immune system, elderly, sickly or at risk of the infection
progressing into pneumonia, then antibiotics may be necessary.»
It turned
into pneumonia.
The second time, she got a cold which turned
into pneumonia.
If we had been home, I think I would have definitely retreated to the sick cave, but we were visiting family and I thought it was just a cold... a cold that turned
into pneumonia.
But kennel cough is dangerous for puppies as it can develop
into pneumonia.
In some cases, it can turn
into pneumonia.
However, there's always the risk that this upper respiratory infection could develop
into pneumonia, especially in puppies or old or debilitated dogs.
Antibiotics are effective in helping to prevent the disease from progressing
into pneumonia, so depending on your veterinarian, they may be prescribed if they feel your pet is at risk.
In moderate to severe cases, a veterinarian should be consulted because a severe case of kennel cough could turn
into pneumonia, which could be life threatening if not treated in a timely manner.
The kennel cough he caught at the shelter soon turned
into pneumonia.
However, if left untreated, it can develop
into pneumonia and at that point, become dangerous.
Dog's that are already compromised physically must be monitored to make sure the kennel cough doesn't turn
into pneumonia, so discuss this possibility with your doggy doctor.
In some cases, this type of flu can turn
into pneumonia.
Sometimes this can develop
into pneumonia or dogs can develop a persistent cough for 1 - 2 months.
However, since there can be potential for kennel cough to develop
into pneumonia, it's best to have a veterinarian examine the animal.
Distemper: Attacks the nervous system — this virus can develop
into pneumonia — most common victims are puppies.
While the flu usually clears up in two weeks, in some cases it can develop
into pneumonia, which is why you want to be in touch with your veterinarian as soon as you suspect something is wrong.
Some dogs shake off the disease after this stage, but others progress
into pneumonia and neurological involvement.
Kennel cough can develop
into pneumonia or be mistaken for canine influenza.
Not 2 months after getting FIGO my youngest got kennel cough that turned
into pneumonia.
Severe cases can develop
into pneumonia, which is caused by secondary bacterial infections and pets may need to be hospitalized.
Distemper initially appears as an upper - respiratory disease with sneezing and eye discharge, but it can progress
into pneumonia or neurological problems if left untreated, so don't assume these symptoms are a simple cold.
However, if the animal's immune system isn't strong enough to overcome the infection, it can progress
into pneumonia.
In older cats, feline allergic bronchitis may develop
into pneumonia.
Just as when human colds turn
into pneumonia.
Buster had severe kennel cough that turned
into pneumonia and spent the next 14 days in the hospital on an IV.
However, it can also progress to a more serious stage, such as turning
into pneumonia, so you do need to be mindful of that fact, and keep a close eye on your Golden Retriever until it completely goes away.
That infection has turned
into pneumonia and her older dog has been in emergency care for several days.
It can start as the flu or a respiratory infection and develop
into pneumonia.
Still up to 40,000 Americans die annually from the flu and hundreds of thousands are hospitalized as it turns
into pneumonia and other diseases.»