How do dogs get pneumonia?

Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, internal parasites and other noxious substances that get into the lungs when a dog breathes them in. Fortunately, pneumonia isn't common in healthy adult dogs. It mainly affects the very young, the very old and dogs with compromised immune systems. read more

Pneumonia (Aspiration) in Dogs 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

Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, internal parasites and other noxious substances that get into the lungs when a dog breathes them in. Fortunately, pneumonia isn’t common in healthy adult dogs. It mainly affects the very young, the very old and dogs with compromised immune systems. read more

Treating Pneumonia The treatment for both types of pneumonia in dogs is similar, depending on the severity of the condition. "Treatments may include antibiotics to help fight the infection, bronchodilators to help open the airways and, in more critical cases, oxygen therapy," says Dr. Andersen. read more