Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with severe belly infection healed using simple wound care
By Normandeau, Jacalyn·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2024·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Resolution of necrotizing cellulitis in a dog using basic wound management.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-month-old male golden retriever was brought to the vet after a fight with a cat, showing signs of fever, loss of appetite, and reluctance to move. The vet found swelling on his belly that developed into a serious skin infection called necrotizing cellulitis. Due to the owner's budget, the treatment focused on low-cost options, including antibiotics and bandages made with raw honey. Thankfully, after five weeks of this treatment, the dog's wound healed completely.
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Abstract
An 8-month-old intact male golden retriever dog was seen as a case requiring urgent attention 2 d after an altercation with a cat. The dog was febrile, anorexic, and reluctant to move. There was soft-tissue swelling on the left ventral abdomen that progressed to necrotizing cellulitis. Despite the severity of the wound, client financial constraints necessitated management on a low-cost, outpatient basis using empirical antibiotics and raw-honey bandages. The wound resolved fully in 5 wk.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38694733/