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Juvenile cellulitis
Synonym(s): Juvenile pyoderma, Puppy strangles, Juvenile sterile granulomatous dermatitis and lymphadenitis
Introduction
- Primarily affects puppies at 3-16 weeks old.
- Initially acute swelling of eyelids, lips, muzzle.
- Papules, fistulae and crusts develop rapidly.
Presenting signs
- Begins on face: eyelids, ears and muzzle swell.
- Within 24-48 hours papules and pustules develop, especially on lips, muzzle, chin, bridge of nose and periocular area.
- Lesions typically fistulate, drain and crust.
- Affected skin usually painful.
- Serous/purulent discharge in ears.
- Lymphadenopathy.
Age predisposition
- 3-16 weeks old.
Breed/Species predisposition
- Golden Retriever Retriever: Golden.
- Dachshund Dachshund.
- Gordon Setter Gordon Setter.
Pathogenesis
Etiology
- Unknown.
- ?Hereditary immune dysfunction.
Pathophysiology
- Unknown.
- No microorganisms found in tissues.
- Cultures negative.
Diagnosis
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Treatment
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Prevention
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Outcomes
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Jeffers J G, Duclos D D & Goldschmitt M H (1995) A dermatosis resembling juvenile cellulitis in the adult dog. JAAHA 31 (3), 204-208 PubMed.
- Wisselink M A (1994) German shepherd puppy. Juvenile cellulitis. Tijdschr Diergeneeskd 119 (7), 217, 220 PubMed.
- Mason I S, Jones J (1989) Juvenile cellulitis in Gordon Setters. Vet Rec 124 (24), 642 PubMed.
- Reimann K A, Evans L E, Turner S et al (1989) Clinicopathologic characterisation of canine juvenile cellulitis. Vet Pathol 26 (6), 499-504 PubMed.
- White S D et al (1989) Juvenile cellulitis in dogs 15 cases (1979-1988). JAVMA 195 (11), 1609-11 PubMed.
Other resources
- In Focus (2015) Canine juvenile cellulitis (juvenile pyoderma, puppy strangles) Improve Veterinary Practice. Website: www.veterinary-practice.com.