Severe Generalized Pyoderma in a Puppy

Maria Bell, DVM, Kansas State University

Lisa M. Pohlman, DVM, MS, DACVP, Kansas State University

ArticleLast Updated June 20165 min readPeer Reviewed
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Primary image courtesy of Elin Maki, Dog Coordinator at Riley County Humane Society

In this case report, the authors use applied cytology to evaluate and treat a shelter puppy with severe generalized pyoderma.

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An ≈12-week-old male pit bull terrier was surrendered to an animal shelter because of severe skin disease that had worsened significantly over the past 2 weeks (Figure 1).

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Figure 1

Shelter intake photo of an ≈12-week-old pit bull terrier puppy with generalized deep and superficial pyoderma. Photo courtesy of Elin Maki

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