Retrospective evaluation of the prevalence, risk factors, management, outcome, and necropsy findings of acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome in dogs and cats: 29 cases (2011 –2013)

ConclusionsVetALI and VetARDS can cause life‐threatening respiratory distress in dogs and cats necessitating mechanical ventilation in 50% of dogs and 80% of cats in this study. These diseases are associated with a poor clinical outcome and a high rate of humane euthanasia.

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Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care - July 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Anusha Balakrishnan, Kenneth J. Drobatz, Deborah C. Silverstein Tags: Retrospective Study Source Type: research