Pulmonary fibrosis in dogs
A condition where the lung tissue gradually becomes scarred and thickened, making it stiff and less able to transfer oxygen. Affected dogs develop a cough, tire easily and struggle to breathe, and it tends to worsen over time.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Pulmonary fibrosis, including West Highland White Terrier. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 13.4 to 13.4 years.
Pulmonary fibrosis in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- respiratory condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Major-welfare or life-threatening
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Pulmonary fibrosis is weighted as a major-welfare or life-threatening condition, so breeds it commonly affects carry a larger hereditary-burden deduction. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Pulmonary fibrosis (1), ranked by health score
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.