What is the approach to suspected septic shock in a dog, including early resuscitation targets?

• A. Recognize tachycardia, tachypnea, hypotension; obtain cultures; start broad-spectrum antibiotics promptly; aggressive IV fluids (balanced crystalloids) and vasopressors if hypotension persists; monitor lactate and urine output.
• B. Start antibiotics after 48 hours; avoid fluids.
• C. Only fluids; no antibiotics.
• D. Withhold cultures; use steroids.

Answer: (C)