Outbreaks of canine infectious respiratory tract disease continue to receive a lot of attention on social media and in the news. We now know that there are many pathogens that can cause respiratory disease in dogs and mixed infections are common. We also have new vaccines for many pathogens. This lecture will be a case-based presentation that will update practitioners on this important and common syndrome.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the range of different pathogens known to cause canine infectious respiratory disease and how they interact to cause clinical signs
Know when and how to perform diagnostic testing for respiratory pathogens
Know the recommended treatments and preventative strategies that are available, including vaccination recommendations