Can dogs get pneumonia?

Most dogs that get the virus survive it. But canine influenza "can cause more serious illness than the average respiratory infection,” says Cynda Crawford, DVM, PhD, of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. In some cases, this type of flu can turn into pneumonia. read more

Dogs that have bacterial pneumonia usually have a high fever, have difficulty breathing, have decreased exercise tolerance (tire easily), are lethargic, and have a cough. Other symptoms that may be present include a nasal discharge, loud breathing, rapid breathing, weight loss, anorexia and dehydration. read more

Up to 20% of dogs with the flu don’t show any symptoms. Risks. Most dogs that get the virus survive it. But canine influenza "can cause more serious illness than the average respiratory infection,” says Cynda Crawford, DVM, PhD, of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. In some cases, this type of flu can turn into pneumonia. read more

Pneumonia from Inhalation of Foreign Matter in Dogs . Aspiration (or inhalation) pneumonia is a condition in which a dog's lungs become inflamed due to the inhalation of foreign matter, from vomiting, or from the regurgitation of gastric acid contents. read more