J Vet Sci.  2022 Nov;23(6):e80. 10.4142/jvs.22119.

Acute-onset respiratory signs in a Labrador Retriever with a positive SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen test and infection confirmed by RT-PCR analysis: a case report

• Gosling M
• Bacon J

• KMID: 2536707
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4142/jvs.22119

Abstract

A 10-year-old male neutered Labrador Retriever presented with a history of acute-onset tachypnoea, lethargy and anorexia. The dog was pyrexic, tachypnoeic and dyspnoeic on examination. A rapid antigen test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARSCoV-2) was performed on an oropharyngeal swab and yielded a positive result. SARS-CoV-2 infection was subsequently confirmed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) analysis. Both of the dog’s owners had positive rapid antigen test and RT-PCR analysis results for SARS-CoV-2. Additional diagnostics included computed tomography. Resolution of the dog’s clinical signs was achieved with symptomatic treatment.

Keyword

SARS-CoV-2; antigen; dog; case report