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Successful medical management of superficial pyoderma in a pug: A case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A one-year-old female Pug was brought to Veterinary Polyclinic, Guntur with clinical signs of erythema, papule, pustules, haemorrhagic lesions, pruritus, generalized alopecia and foul body odour. Based on clinical examination and complementary tests, the dog was diagnosed with superficial pyoderma. The treatment regimen included parenteral antibiotics (Amoxicillin+potassium clavulanate), NSAIDS (melonex), antihistaminics (chlorpheniramine maleate), medicated shampoo (Ketochlor), topical applications (Fucidin ointment) and oral supplements (Vitaderm Best syrup). Significant improvement in skin and coat condition was observed within one week and complete recovery was evident after 45 days of treatment.

Source: International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry

DOI: 10.22271/veterinary.2025.v10.i4d.2205

Authors: M Vyshnavi, D Bhargavi, K Raghamanjari, P Chakravarthy, M Ratnajyothi

Language: English

Topic: Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

Subfield: Small Animals

Field: Veterinary

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409561862

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