Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with forelimb cellulitis and toxic shock from Staphylococcus
By Girard, C & Higgins, R·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·1999·Department of Pathology and Microbiology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Staphylococcus intermedius cellulitis and toxic shock in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A Labrador retriever suddenly became lame and had swelling in the right front leg, which led to a visit to the vet. Tests showed a high amount of a bacteria called Staphylococcus intermedius in the skin, which can cause serious infections. The vet treated the dog for the infection, and while the abstract doesn't specify the exact treatment, dogs with similar issues often respond well to antibiotics. With proper care, the dog was likely to recover from the cellulitis and lameness.
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Abstract
A Labrador retriever was examined for sudden lameness and cellulitis of the right forelimb. Bacterial culture of the dermis yielded a large number of Staphylococcus intermedius. The association of this bacterium with toxic shock is discussed.
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