NOBIVAC® INTRA-TRAC®

NOBIVAC^® INTRA-TRAC^®₃

Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC), also known as infectious tracheobronchitis or canine cough, is commonly seen where dogs are in close contact with each other.

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NOBIVAC^® INTRA-TRAC^®₃

This product has been shown to be effective for
vaccination of healthy dogs 3 weeks of age
or older against canine adenovirus type 2, canine
parainfluenza virus and Bordetella bronchiseptica.

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Overview

Signs

Risk Factors

Outcomes

Spreading

Diagnosis

Vaccines

Indications

CIRDC is a highly contagious multifactorial disease characterized by acute or chronic inflammation of the trachea and bronchial airways.

The disease can spread rapidly among susceptible dogs housed in close confinement and signs can persist for many weeks.

CIRDC FAST FACTS

Concurrent infections with several viral and bacterial agents is common.
Canine respiratory coronavirus and canine pneumovirus have also been implicated in CIRDC.

CLINICAL SIGNS

Harsh, dry coughing fits
Retching and gagging
Possible partial anorexia

DOGS AT RISK

More commonly seen with dogs in close proximity

Boarding kennels
Doggie daycares
Rescue centers
Dog parks
Dog events
Groomers

Exposure to the following produces increases susceptibility and severity:

Stress
Extremes in temperature and humidity, and poor ventilation

MORBIDITY THREATS

During the acute and subacute inflammatory stages, the air passages are filled with frothy, serous, or mucopurulent exudate.

Development of more severe signs indicates bronchopneumonia or a complicating systemic infection:

Fever
Nasal discharge
Depression
Anorexia
A productive cough

Severe cases may progress to fatal bronchopneumonia in puppies or dogs infected with canine influenza virus.

SPREADING DISEASE

Direct contact (licking, nuzzling)
Indirect (coughing or sneezing)
Contaminated surfaces such as food and water bowls, cages, or human contact

DIAGNOSIS

CIRDC should be suspected whenever the characteristic cough suddenly develops 5–10 days after exposure to other susceptible or affected dogs.

Severity usually diminishes during the first 5 days, but the disease can persist for several weeks. The presumptive diagnosis of CIRDC is usually made from the history and clinical signs and by elimination of other causes of coughing.