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. 2001 Sep;42(9):727–729.

Acute respiratory distress syndrome in a 10-year-old dog.

T L Hunter 1
PMCID: PMC1476604  PMID: 11565374

Abstract

A 10-year-old shih tzu was presented with lethargy, anorexia, coughing, and dyspnea of 2 days' duration. Despite treatment with parenteral fluids, corticosteroids, antibiotics, and diuretics, the dog died. Acute respiratory distress syndrome was diagnosed histologically.

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