Canine cellulitis is a relatively common skin disease. Dogs of all ages may be infected with canine cellulitis, and it is most common in golden retrievers and huskies. Let’s take a look at the symptoms of cellulitis in dogs and what are some good treatments.
1. Symptoms of cellulitis in dogs
1. Dogs with mild infections usually show redness, swelling, and pain in a certain part of the body. The infected area spreads from the middle to the periphery, and eventually ulcers appear.
2. Dogs with severe infections have many affected areas and many symptoms are not obvious, accompanied by systemic symptoms such as tenderness, fever, and convulsions.
3. If cellulitis occurs in the chin and neck, it may compress the trachea, causing difficulty in breathing or even suffocation.
4. Cellulitis caused by anaerobic bacteria will cause skin necrosis, accompanied by pus and fishy odor, and often occurs in private parts and wounds on the abdomen and back.
2. Treatment of dog cellulitis
1. Cut the hair of the dog’s affected area short and expose the affected area for easy application of medicine.
2. If the wound has not yet suppurated, clean the affected area with sulfur soap, then apply Ichthyostatin ointment on the affected area, and change the dressing twice a day.
3. When swelling and expansion of the affected area are found, you need to go to the hospital to drain the pus to drain the fluid from the affected area, and make a small opening in the wound to drain the fluid. Finally, a sealing injection is applied to the affected area.
4. Repeat the above steps for three days and keep the wound clean and disinfect it with iodophor frequently.
The above are the symptoms and treatment methods of cellulitis in dogs. Pet parents are definitely worried when their dogs have physical problems. Therefore, learning some common dog diseases and treatments can not only reduce the anxiety of pet parents, but also prevent further aggravation of the dog's condition. However, if you If you cannot judge and complete it, you must go to a regular hospital for diagnosis and treatment.
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