Japanese Chin Asthma

Question
My Chin sometimes has severe asthma attacks at night. The nest day he is always completely exhausted. Any ideas?

Answer
Hi Tim!

Are you currently treating your dog under a vet's supervison? If you're not- you need to be!
If you have already taken your dog to the vet, then he needs to have his medication adjusted.

To diagnose asthma, it is necessary to perform an X-ray of the chest and perform additional tests to rule out other respiratory problems. These may include heartworm tests, blood counts and chemistries, and bronchial lavage. Once a diagnosis of allergic bronchitis has been made, treatment often consists of steroids, antihistamines, bronchodilators, perhaps antibiotics or a combination of these drugs. In severe attacks, oxygen therapy may be necessary.

The prognosis for control of this disease is excellent, with most pets living happy and normal lives with the help of life-long medication. Unless an underlying cause can be determined, a cure is unlikely. Your veterinarian can help to determine both the cause of asthma as well as the treatment options best suited to your pet.

I hope this has been helpful and I wish you the best of luck!Please keep me posted and give that Chin millions of kisses for me!Sending wagging tails your way!
Nicole