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Respiratory disease in the dog in the shelter environment
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Respiratory disease in the dog in the shelter environment
- Authors: Shaun Opperman and Joe Brownlie
- From: BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Shelter Medicine
- Item: Chapter 14, pp 197 - 208
- DOI: 10.22233/9781910443330.14
- Copyright: © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: December 2018
Abstract
Canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD), commonly referred to as kennel cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection in dogs that is frequently seen in shelters and which is prevalent worldwide. This chapter covers: pathogenesis, history taking, presentation and clinical signs, treatment, prevention and approach to an outbreak. Quick reference guide: Rehoming a coughing dog.
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Direct contact between a naive dog and an infected dog can result in the transmission of disease. (© Battersea Dogs and Cats Home) © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Direct contact between a naive dog and an infected dog can result in the transmission of disease. (© Battersea Dogs and Cats Home)
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Infected animals should be isolated to prevent the spread of disease. They should be carefully observed and treatment administered as required. (© Battersea Dogs and Cats Home) © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Infected animals should be isolated to prevent the spread of disease. They should be carefully observed and treatment administered as required. (© Battersea Dogs and Cats Home)
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Toys, such as this ball, make effective fomites for disease transmission and should not be shared between dogs wherever possible. All toys should be cleaned and disinfected after use. (© Battersea Dogs and Cats Home) © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Toys, such as this ball, make effective fomites for disease transmission and should not be shared between dogs wherever possible. All toys should be cleaned and disinfected after use. (© Battersea Dogs and Cats Home)
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Stainless steel food and water bowls should be used in shelters as they are easier to effectively clean and disinfect compared with plastic utensils. (© Battersea Dogs and Cats Home) © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Stainless steel food and water bowls should be used in shelters as they are easier to effectively clean and disinfect compared with plastic utensils. (© Battersea Dogs and Cats Home)
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A simple colour-coding system can be used to identify infected and non-infected animals. In this case, the disposable green collar indicates that the animal is free from disease. (© Battersea Dogs and Cats Home) © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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A simple colour-coding system can be used to identify infected and non-infected animals. In this case, the disposable green collar indicates that the animal is free from disease. (© Battersea Dogs and Cats Home)
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Flowchart suggesting a system for triage of coughing dogs.
Flowchart suggesting a system for triage of coughing dogs. © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Flowchart suggesting a system for triage of coughing dogs.
Flowchart suggesting a system for triage of coughing dogs.
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Purulent nasal discharge may be an indication to treat a coughing dog with antimicrobials. (© Jenny Stavisky)
Purulent nasal discharge may be an indication to treat a coughing dog with antimicrobials. (© Jenny Stavisky) © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Purulent nasal discharge may be an indication to treat a coughing dog with antimicrobials. (© Jenny Stavisky)
Purulent nasal discharge may be an indication to treat a coughing dog with antimicrobials. (© Jenny Stavisky)