Why is the dog coughing and wheezing? ——Analysis and interpretation of hot spots in the past 10 days
Recently, pet health issues have become a hot topic on social platforms, especially the symptoms of coughing and asthma in dogs, which have attracted widespread attention. This article combines the hot discussions and authoritative information on the entire network in the past 10 days (data as of October 2023) to provide you with a structured analysis of the causes and countermeasures.
1. Top 5 popular pet health topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
| Ranking | keywords | heat index | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dog coughs like something is stuck | 1,280,000 | Weibo, Xiaohongshu |
| 2 | kennel cough symptoms | 890,000 | Zhihu, Douyin |
| 3 | Dog panting rapidly | 760,000 | Station B, Tieba |
| 4 | Pet hospital lightning protection | 650,000 | Douban, Kuaishou |
| 5 | Early stage of heart disease in dogs | 520,000 | WeChat public account |
2. 6 common causes of coughing and wheezing in dogs (with comparison of symptoms)
| Cause type | Typical symptoms | High-risk dog breeds | Urgency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennel Cough (Infectious Tracheitis) | Dry cough accompanied by vomiting, aggravated by exercise | Puppies/group dogs | ★★★ |
| heart disease | Coughing at night, purple tongue, easy fatigue | Small dogs such as Chihuahuas and Pomeranians | ★★★★★ |
| tracheal collapse | Goose-like cough, worsened by excitement | VIP, Yorkshire | ★★★★ |
| allergic reaction | Sudden wheezing and facial scratching | All dog breeds | ★★★ |
| foreign body obstruction | Persistent coughing and salivation | Dogs that like to chew things | ★★★★★ |
| pneumonia | Wet cough accompanied by fever and loss of appetite | immunocompromised dogs | ★★★★ |
3. Three typical cases that have been hotly discussed by netizens recently
1.#金猫 coughs up yellow phlegm#(TikTok topic views 8.2 million times): Veterinarians recommend that if purulent discharge occurs, canine distemper or bacterial pneumonia must be immediately diagnosed.
2.#老狗 wakes up with a cough in the middle of the night#(Xiaohongshu Notes 12,000 likes): Mitral valve insufficiency was diagnosed after examination, reminding elderly dogs of the importance of regular echocardiography.
3.#dog gasps after eating bones#(No. 17 hot search on Weibo): A 3cm bone fragment was removed in the emergency department, and a warning was given to avoid feeding cooked poultry bones.
4. Processing procedures recommended by authoritative organizations
| Symptom duration | Family observation focus | Indications for medical treatment |
|---|---|---|
| <24 hours | Record cough frequency and measure rectal body temperature | Fever/shortness of breath develops |
| 24-48 hours | Check for foreign objects in the mouth and monitor water intake | Cough worsens or purulent discharge occurs |
| >72 hours | Record cough videos for doctors’ reference | Must seek medical attention immediately |
5. Recent developments in pet medical care
1. Launched by China Agricultural University Animal HospitalRemote auscultation service, which can transmit heart and lung sounds through special equipment.
2. The October new edition of "Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Pet Diseases" adds a flow chart for the differential diagnosis of canine infectious respiratory diseases.
3. Counterfeit dog cough medicines appear in many places. For legitimate medicines, you need to look for the veterinary drug GMP label.
Kind tips:There are large temperature differences in autumn, so kennels need to be ventilated but avoid drafts. It is recommended that overweight dogs undergo cardiopulmonary function screening. If you find that your dog exhibits the typical posture of "laying its forelimbs on the ground and extending its neck" when coughing, please seek medical attention as soon as possible.
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