Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Australian shepherd puppy with bone pain then facial swelling
By Wentzell, Meaghan L·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2011·Atlantic Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hypertrophic osteodystrophy preceding canine juvenile cellulitis in an Australian shepherd puppy.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-week-old female Australian shepherd puppy was brought to the vet because she was lying down, had a mild fever, and was in pain when her front legs were touched. X-rays showed she had hypertrophic osteodystrophy, a bone condition that can cause pain and swelling. The vet treated her with pain relief medications, and about two weeks later, she returned with a swollen face and skin issues. The vet diagnosed her with canine juvenile cellulitis, which was successfully treated.
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Abstract
A 10-week-old intact female Australian shepherd dog was presented sternally recumbent, mildly pyrexic, and painful on long bone palpation of both forelimbs. Based on radiographs she was diagnosed with hypertrophic osteodystrophy. Analgesia was provided with intravenous, oral, and topical medications. Approximately 2 wk later she was presented for facial swelling, regional dermatitis, and lymphadenopathy. Canine juvenile cellulitis was diagnosed and successfully treated.
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