Pyoderma?

RE: Pyoderma?

Michael Woodhouse — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 20:59:25 GMT

Had a very similar case resolve on Cytopoint after an initial week of steroids at a decent dose. On Bravecto or similar?

The review article nice but 2019 would be pre-cytopoint? no?

RE: Pyoderma?

Tomas B — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:35:56 GMT

[quote userid="13891" url="~/f/clinical-questions/30984/pyoderma/244980#244980"]Agree with everything that Stephen says clinically BUT I think you should either develop a good remote relationship with the vet treating the dog or ask for referral to a Board Certified Dermatologist for professional, political (whatever) reasons. [/quote]

You are right Judith Joyce. I am in close contact with the Vet now. Thank you

RE: Pyoderma?

Tomas B — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:35:29 GMT

Thank you Stephen Shaw. Very interesting and informative article. All extremeties are indeed erythematous and an allergic factor is more likely. The dog is normal at orthopedic examination. Will pursue furtherinvestigations and from there medical management if imaging is fine

Thank you

RE: Pyoderma?

Judith Joyce — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:01:17 GMT

Agree with everything that Stephen says clinically BUT I think you should either develop a good remote relationship with the vet treating the dog or ask for referral to a Board Certified Dermatologist for professional, political (whatever) reasons. This is a famously challenging clinical picture and you have only third hand information (if this is all being done from a distance as it sounds). . There is a good chance that the vet who is seeing your dog with your mother is going to become defensive and that may affect their objectivity. I've been on both ends of this and it makes walking on eggshells look easy

RE: Pyoderma?

Stephen Shaw — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:14:40 GMT

have a look at this article by Tim Nuttall it is one of the best on this subject.

Nuttall, T. (2019). "Chronic pododermatitis and interdigital furunculosis in dogs." Companion Animal 24(4): 194-200.

Consider carefully the primary cause - orthopaedic, allergic, demodex etc as well as treating the secondary infection and perpetuating changes. Prednisolone and ciclosporin are often used for these cases if no mites. The short spiky coat in this breed is not helpful and EBTs are pyoderma prone for many reasons.