Abstract
This article discusses two common causes of lung disease in the dog and cat: tracheobronchitis and bacterial pneumonia. Information about parasitic infestation of the trachea, bronchi, and lung parenchyma is summarized. Data are also presented regarding the sensitivities of bacterial infections of the respiratory tract to antibiotics.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Bacterial Infections / therapy
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Bacterial Infections / veterinary*
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Bronchitis / therapy
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Bronchitis / veterinary
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Cat Diseases / therapy*
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Cats
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Dog Diseases / therapy*
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Dogs
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Lung Diseases, Parasitic / therapy
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Lung Diseases, Parasitic / veterinary*
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Pneumonia / therapy
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Pneumonia / veterinary
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Respiratory Tract Infections / therapy
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Respiratory Tract Infections / veterinary*
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Tracheitis / therapy
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Tracheitis / veterinary