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Presentation – Puppy Pyoderma
Maren von
der
Heyde – NBS 2012
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What do we know about Puppy Pyoderma ?
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What is puppy pyoderma ?
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Common Name:
Bacterial skin infection
Canine superficial
pyoderma
Puppy
Pyoderma
Juvenile
Pyoderma
Puperty
Pyoderma
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Scientific Name:
Impetigo - Superficial
pyoderma
The term ‘Impetigo’ is used to denote a superficial
pyoderma
(bacterial skin condition) affecting dogs which have not yet reached
puperty
. Puppies from 6 weeks to 7 months old are normally affected.
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Impetigo
Typical signs of Puppy Pyoderma
Impetigo consists of many small puss-filled bumps called pustules. These bumps show up on the abdomens and groins of young dogs and may be mistaken for acne at first. Impetigo pustules are very easy to rupture, and are more painful when they do. After bursting, they ooze and crust over, and cause significant discomfort and pain.
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At this stage, the impetigo is also very contagious, so any puppy or dog with it should be kept away from others until it clears up.
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Images of Impetigo
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Is Impetigo Fatal ?
Impetigo is not fatal except in extremely rare cases, and only if the infection is widely spread. But most impetigo either clears up on its own, or dissipates with treatment. Be sure your puppy is not chewing or licking at the pustules; this can cause it to spread and will irritate the infected area greatly.
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Treatment for Impetigo
Before anything else, ensure your puppy’s living area is sanitary and is not the cause of the initial infection!
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Treatment continued .....
A medicated shampoo can be used. Get one with
benzoyl
peroxide
and bath your puppy with it two times a week for 2 to 3 weeks. Always be sure to follow directions on the bottle. Keep shampoo away from your dog’s eyes, ears, nose and mouth. If necessary, gently place cotton balls into his ears to keep them from becoming irritated by shampoo or water getting in there during bath time.
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Treatment continued ......
If the puppy
pyoderma
is not a mild enough case to clear up with only the use of topical treatments, you may need to obtain a round of oral antibiotics
(
Ranceph
–
Cephalexin
Capsules)
or topical antibiotics (such as
Panalog
) from your vet to handle the infection. To clear up skin infections antibiotics have to be administered for at least 7 – 14 days after improvement.
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Treatment continued....
You can also try
hydrogen peroxide
,
benzoyl
peroxide
or
chlorhexidine
and apply it to the infected area twice a day. Impetigo is caused by the staphylococcal bacteria, which things like hydrogen peroxide are effective at killing.
Always take care when cleaning impetigo infected areas.
It is very uncomfortable and painful for your dog, and scrubbing can lead to unnecessary bleeding.
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Treatment continued .....
Some owners also suggest, in addition to antibiotics, feeding your dog sparing amounts of
plain
,
unsweetened yoghurt
,
as it helps to destroy bad bacteria and promotes the growth of healthy bacteria. Especially with puppies involved, you should talk this over with your vet to determine how much your dog should be fed.
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Treatment continued .....
Impetigo is entirely and completely curable. Only in rare cases will some dogs have impetigo into their adulthood. Impetigo can be very persistent, but keep to your treatment regimen, and he will start showing signs of improvement before long.
