Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Adult toy poodle with dermatitis like juvenile cellulitis
By Neuber, A E et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2004·The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Dermatitis and lymphadenitis resembling juvenile cellulitis in a four-year-old dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old male toy poodle was brought to the vet with a two-and-a-half-week history of eye discharge, hair loss around the eyes and muzzle, and bleeding from the ears. He was also running a fever, seemed very tired, and had swollen lymph nodes. After tests, the vet diagnosed him with a skin condition similar to juvenile cellulitis. Treatment with glucocorticoids (a type of steroid) quickly improved his symptoms, and he has stayed healthy for two years since stopping the medication.
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Abstract
A four-year-old, entire male toy poodle was presented with a two-and-a-half-week history of ocular discharge progressing to periorbital alopecia, depigmentation, alopecia and ulceration around the muzzle. There was also a haemorrhagic discharge from the ears, pyrexia, lethargy and generalised lymphadenopathy. The clinical, cytological, bacteriological and histopathological findings were consistent with a diagnosis of dermatitis resembling juvenile cellulitis in an adult dog. Glucocorticoid therapy led to rapid resolution of the clinical signs and the dog has remained in remission for two years after cessation of treatment.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15163053/