Bacterial Pneumonia in Dogs and Cats

Bacterial pneumonia is a common clinical diagnosis in dogs but seems to occur less often in cats. Underlying causes include viral infection, aspiration injury, foreign body inhalation, and defects in clearance of respiratory secretions. Identification of the specific organisms involved in disease, appropriate use of antibiotics and adjunct therapy, and control of risk factors for pneumonia improve management.

Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice - December 4, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Jonathan D. Dear Source Type: research