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A clear, vital respiratory system is central to your dog’s robust health.

by Randy Kidd, DVM, PhD

The dog’s left lung has two lobes; its right lung has four lobes. The trachea conducts air in and out of the lungs; the air is moved by relaxation and contraction of the diaphragm.

The respiratory system functions rather miraculously. Vital for life, critical for the health of the whole body, it’s one of the major ways the dog’s body unites his external environment with his inner milieu. As a primary site of contact with the outer world, the lungs are susceptible to diseases that can be caused by any airborne germ, irritant, or toxin that happens to be floating around.

Holistic practitioners understand that respiratory symptoms can be an indication of disease or a sign of healing – the key is differentiating between the two. Some alternative and complementary medicines have proven to be beneficial for many respiratory conditions,…

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