Respiratory Diseases in Prairie DogsInfectious 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.
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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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