Another Name: juvenile pyoderma, puppy strangles, juvenile sterile granulomatous dermatitis and lymphadenitis

Disease Description: An inflammation of cells (usually skin cells) occurring in the young animal.

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Disease Symptom: Signs are characterized by vesicles or pustules in the inner surface of the outer ear, on the muzzle, lips, and eyelids which rapidly progresses to extensive facial swelling, abscesses and draining lesions. Occasionally lymph nodes will abscess and drain. A few cases will develop nodules over the trunk, penis and anus areas due to a panniculitis. Puppies usually have fever, are depressed and lose appetite. Permanent areas of alopecia and scarring may result if the lesions are extensive.

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Disease Diagnose: Diagnosis is based on history, clinical signs, cytologic examination of draining inflammatory fluid, skin biopsy, and response to therapy.

Treat Method: Antibiotics are used to treat secondary infection. Treatment with bactericidal antibiotics (cephalexin, cephadroxil) and immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids (prednisolone) is required for several weeks. Once lesions have resolved, the dose is slowly reduced to an alternate day schedule to prevent relapses. The condition usually resolves completely, with little chance of recurrence. Owners should be prepared for scarring which may be permanent.

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