Dyspnea, nonproductive cough, and inappetence in an 8-year-old mixed-breed dog.

J Am Vet Med Assoc

1Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Published: November 2023

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