Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Toxic shock syndrome causing severe skin swelling in two dogs
By Slovak, Jennifer E et al.Ā·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital AssociationĀ·2012Ā·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United StatesĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Toxic shock syndrome in two dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Two young female Labrador retrievers were brought to the vet with severe skin redness and swelling. Unfortunately, both dogs showed signs of a serious condition called disseminated intravascular coagulopathy, which affects blood clotting, and they were euthanized. After their passing, toxic shock syndrome (TSS) was diagnosed, a rare but serious illness in dogs that can lead to rapid health decline. This case highlights the importance of recognizing TSS quickly, as prompt treatment may improve outcomes in affected pets.
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Abstract
Two young, unrelated, spayed female Labrador retrievers were evaluated for severe, diffuse, generalized erythema and edema of the skin. Both dogs exhibited signs of disseminated intravascular coagulopathy and were euthanized. On postmortem examination, toxic shock syndrome (TSS) was diagnosed based on histopathology and supported by skin cultures. TSS is a rarely reported disease in veterinary medicine and can cause acute and profound clinical signs. Rapid recognition of this disease process and immediate treatment may improve the clinical outcome.
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