What happens if pneumonia is left untreated in dogs?

Pneumonia can affect your dog’s lungs, making it difficult to breathe and if left untreated it can even become a life-threatening condition to your pet. Understanding how to reduce your dog’s risk of getting pneumonia and being able to recognize the symptoms of this disease can help you prepare to care for your pet.

Can a dog survive pneumonia without treatment?

With treatment dogs generally recover well from pneumonia, but if the condition is left untreated symptoms may become severe and serious complications can develop.

What are the chances of a dog surviving pneumonia?

Survival rates are 77–82% (Kogan et al, 2008, Tart et al, 2010) in mild cases, but when aspiration pneumonia develops into acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), or the patient requires mechanical ventilation, survival rates decrease (Balakrishnan et al, 2017) ().

Is pneumonia in dogs fatal?

While pneumonia is a serious condition that may turn life-threatening, the condition is treatable with qualified medical attention, and most dogs will fully recover, although there is a danger the condition can reoccur.

How much does it cost to treat a dog with pneumonia?

Costs of Treating Pneumonia in Dogs If your dog is severely dehydrated from the vomiting fluid therapy may be prescribed which alongside oxygen support can cost around $130. If your dog is hospitalized, the total cost of treatment for pneumonia in dogs can be between $500 and $2000.

What causes dog pneumonia?

More specifically, most cases of pneumonia in dogs are caused by a bacterial infection. The most common bacteria that cause pneumonia in dogs are Bordetella bronchiseptica, Streptococcus zooepidemicus, Pasteurella multocida, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, and Mycoplasma species.

What does pneumonia in dogs sound like?

Symptoms of bacterial pneumonia in dogs and cats may include a moist or productive cough, rapid respiratory (breathing) rate, nasal discharge, loud breathing sounds, malaise/depression, loss of appetite, and/or weight loss.