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).
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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