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Pneumonia
Pet Pneumonia Treatment in Seattle, WA
Your pet is a large part of your life. So when your pet is sick, that might be a stressful time for you, especially if you think your pet has pneumonia. Time is often of the essence, so don’t delay in getting the right treatment. Turn to South Seattle Veterinary Hospital
in Seattle, WA, for reliable and effective pet pneumonia treatment.
How Can I Tell If My Pet Might Have Pneumonia?
Pneumonia can be from bacteria, a virus, a fungus, or a parasite. It often results from an aggravated or untreated cold. Otherwise, pneumonia can stem from a pet inhaling food, water, or vomit, which then goes into the lungs.
Common signs might include:
- Coughing
- Lethargic or listless behavior
- No appetite
- Heavy breathing
If your pet has experienced any of those signs, then you should likely speak to us as quickly as possible.
How Do You Diagnose Pneumonia?
We determine if your pet has pneumonia through observation and testing. Tests may include X-rays or a complete blood count (CBC). The CBC allows us to see if your pet has an increased or decreased amount of white blood cells, which often indicates if your pet has pneumonia or how long your pet has had pneumonia.
What Pet Pneumonia Treatment Do You Provide?
We provide treatment based on the type and severity of the pet pneumonia.
For animals with mild pneumonia, we often provide medication and recommend additional rest and fluids. For animals with more severe pneumonia, we hospitalize them here at our clinic. Some animals might require oxygen. Other animals will have IVs or antibiotics, along with regular blood work or X-rays. Often, we hospitalize animals from a couple days to a week.
Finally, after the treatment, we recommend a recovery period of a couple weeks for your animal to get full capacity of their lungs. This recovery often includes medicine and increased rest.
If you need pet pneumonia treatment, please call us immediately 24/7 at 206-242-8338.