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Respiratory Diseases in Prairie Dogs
PrintInfectious and Non-Infectious Respiratory Diseases in Prairie Dogs
Respiratory disease in prairie dogs may be due to infections such as pneumonia or non-infectious causes such as a dusty or humid environment. Diet and environmental conditions are also thought to affect a prairie dog’s respiratory system. Regardless of whether the respiratory disease is of an infectious or non-infectious nature, your prairie dog needs proper veterinary care. Follow your veterinarian's dosage instructions and treatment program to help your pet recover quickly.
Symptoms
- Fever
- Depression
- Lethargy
- Difficulty breathing
- Sneezing
- Nasal discharge
- Discharge of the eyes
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
Causes
Infectious
- Bacterial and viral infections
Non-infectious
- Obesity
- Blockage of the airways and inhalation of foreign bodies
- Dusty and humid living conditions
Diagnosis
Your veterinarian can typically diagnose pneumonia just by examining your prairie dog. If fluid is discharging from the animal’s eyes or nose, laboratory tests can be performed to identify the causative organism; tests can also be run on blood samples. In addition, X-rays are an excellent tool for veterinarians to observe the condition of the prairie dog’s lungs and identify respiratory diseases such as pneumonia.
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