S38C - Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD): Answering Common Questions Through Case Examples & Scientific Literature

Outbreaks of canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD) affect dogs of all ages and breeds and are a common reason for seeking veterinary care. Many different bacterial and viral pathogens are responsible for causing clinical signs. This lecture will discuss broad themes of CIRD in which questions arise including distinguishing clinical presentations, the choice of and guidelines for appropriate use of vaccines, patientguided diagnostic approach, patient-centered treatment, and suggestions for monitoring.