4395. Bacterial septicaemia

 Shih Tzu, ME, 14 years old

16 Nov 2022. 3rd IV drip. Dog eating well at home after 2nd IV drip. Owner happy. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PYODERMA OF PAW

Primary
Secondary

Hormonal
Trauma - hind leg licking
Food
 

Lip fold pyoderma
*Inner lip pyoderma
facial fold pyoderma

impetigo
folliculitis
furunculosis


antibiotic for a long period of time
hygiene of dog treats
skin
antibiotic resistance
immune system of old dogs
urinary stones

MSRA in bacterial pyoderma

1. topical treatment important - shampoos, anti-septic. Chlorhexidine 2-4% sufficient. Higher concentration better.
2. antibiotics
3. oral probiotics - no studies show prevention or treatment of pyoderma.