Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Swollen painful face in 8-month-old dog treated with steroids
By Bassett, R J et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2005·Melbourne Veterinary Referral Centre, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Juvenile cellulitis in an 8-month-old dog.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-month-old crossbred dog was brought to the vet with a painful, swollen face that had lasted for four weeks and didn’t improve with antibiotics. The vet diagnosed the dog with juvenile cellulitis, a skin condition that can cause swelling and discomfort. After starting treatment with glucocorticoids (a type of steroid), the dog's condition improved significantly, and the swelling went away completely. This case is notable as it’s the first report of juvenile cellulitis in a dog this young.
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Abstract
An 8-month-old, crossbred dog, presented with a painful, swollen face. The problem was of 4 weeks duration and had not responded to antibiotics. A diagnosis of canine juvenile cellulitis was based on the clinical presentation and supportive cytological and histopathological changes. Attempts to identify canine distemper virus were not successful. Complete resolution occurred with glucocorticoid therapy. This is the first report of canine juvenile cellulitis in a dog of this age.
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