Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Shock Lung) in Cats

Critical illness, major injury or near-drowning can severely impair a cat's lungs. Acute respiratory distress syndrome is life-threatening and requires respiratory support alongside treatment of the underlying problem.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.