Canine chronic bronchitis – Literature review

Abstract

Chronic bronchitis is a disease of high occurrence in dogs. Its etiology is associated with allergic and / or infectious causes, leading to airway irritation, accumulation of mucus, and clinical signs such as productive cough. Diagnosis is based on clinical and radiographic findings. To rule out infectious process, bronchial-alveolar lavage is indicated, with cytology and microbiological culture. The therapeutic protocol already established in the clinic of small animals, associated with the complementary management, become essential tools for solving more complicated cases. The present study aimed to establish a literature review on chronic canine bronchitis, based on clinical findings and epidemiological studies for the correct diagnosis, treatment, and management.