Introduction

• In addition to specific therapeutics, supportive measures such as avoidance of inhaled irritants, use of a harness in favour of a collar and weight control can also be greatly beneficial in many conditions (eg tracheal collapse, chronic bronchitis). 
• Oxygen therapy and sedation are key adjuncts to management of acute respiratory distress. 
• Identification and control of any confirmed underlying or concurrent infection (eg bacterial, parasitic) is another important consideration.

Bronchodilators

Anti-inflammatories and immunosuppressive therapy

Mucolytics and expectorants

Cough suppressants (anti-tussives)

Respiratory stimulants

Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

• Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
• Hsieh B, Beets A (2020) Coughing in Small Animal Patients. Front Vet Sci 6, 513 PubMed.
• Bexfield N H, Foale R D, Davison L J et al (2006) Management of 13 cases of canine respiratory disease using inhaled corticosteroids. JSAP 47 (7), 377-382 PubMed.
• Bach J E, Kukanich B, Papich M G et al (2004) Evaluation of the bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of two extended-release theophylline formulations in dogs. JAVMA 224 (7), 1113-1119 PubMed.
• Miller C J, McKiernan B C, Pace J et al (2002) The effects of doxapram hydrochloride (dopram-V) on laryngeal function in healthy dogs. JVIM 16 (5), 524-528 PubMed.