| Abstract |
Respiratory diseases in dogs and cats are one of the most common complicated affections
affecting animal health with high morbidity and mortality. The first study aimed to evaluate the
clinical, hematological, acute phase proteins (APPs) and radiographic changes during different
naturally respiratory affections in dogs and cats. Aimed to isolate and identify the most common
associated bacterial agents in pneumonic cases. The affected cases showed inflammatory
leukogram, changes in the level of APPs and different radiographic patterns associated with
different respiratory affections, The most common isolated pathogens were Klibsiella, E.coli,
Pseudomonas and other types. This study revealed that clinical, hematological, biochemical,
radiographic examination and bacterial isolation are essential for accurate diagnosis of different
respiratory affections in dogs and cats. The second study investigated the role of APPs, Il6 and
ultrasonography in the early diagnosis of induced bacterial pneumonia in dogs. The pneumonic
dogs showed significant increase in the levels of APPs, Il6 and serum proteins. Ultrasonographic
changes in the lung tissues appeared on the 3rd day post induction. This study revealed that
ultrasonography, acute phase proteins and Il6 could be used as valuable tools for early prediction
and diagnosis of pneumonia in dogs. |
