Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Shock Lung) in Dogs

Acute respiratory distress syndrome can complicate severe illness or trauma in dogs. Emergency treatment supports impaired lung function while addressing the condition that triggered the respiratory injury.

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.