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Michael Romanos · 01-07-2007, 02:12 AM

Bronchitis is more likely to occur in adult small to medium size dogs than with the larger breeds.

Make absolutely certain Chloe is not overweight - if she is get her on a weight reducing diet immediately.

Carefully monitor her exercising - no more than she can tolerate - may be best to give her several small walks etc rather than one or two long/longish jaunts. Use a harness rather than a collar - nothing around her neck which could affect her adversely.

In your house, no tobacco smoking (and don't have her anywhere near smoke in any place - inside or outside), dust free as much as possible (means a bit more cleaning, vacuuming), no chemical fumes or vapors. I would say that if you have other animals such as cats - that is not a good thing for Chloe's health. Keep her away from car exhaust fumes - I always do with my Taylor as much a possible. For instance, I don't walk him close to the rear of a vehicle in motion.

Will check out with a NZ vet and see if he/she can suggest something. But it seems that there is no cure for bronchitis - only it can be kept under control with careful management.

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Michael Romanos Global Moderator Dog Profile Status: Offline Posts: 4,606 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Silverstream (near Wellington, the capital of NZ)	01-07-2007, 02:12 AM Bronchitis is more likely to occur in adult small to medium size dogs than with the larger breeds. Make absolutely certain Chloe is not overweight - if she is get her on a weight reducing diet immediately. Carefully monitor her exercising - no more than she can tolerate - may be best to give her several small walks etc rather than one or two long/longish jaunts. Use a harness rather than a collar - nothing around her neck which could affect her adversely. In your house, no tobacco smoking (and don't have her anywhere near smoke in any place - inside or outside), dust free as much as possible (means a bit more cleaning, vacuuming), no chemical fumes or vapors. I would say that if you have other animals such as cats - that is not a good thing for Chloe's health. Keep her away from car exhaust fumes - I always do with my Taylor as much a possible. For instance, I don't walk him close to the rear of a vehicle in motion. Will check out with a NZ vet and see if he/she can suggest something. But it seems that there is no cure for bronchitis - only it can be kept under control with careful management.