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Canine ventral pyoderma in a German Shepherd dog secondary
to allergy. This will respond well to antibiotic therapy.
The papules and pustules will disappear but erythema and pruritus,
caused by the allergy, remain. |
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The solution
- Treat with a systemic antibiotic that you know will work
against the likely causative organism. Do a sensitivity
test first, if necessary.
- See the animal after a period that allows a substantial
or complete response – often 3 to 4 weeks in dermatology.
- The animal is a lot better and the owner is satisfied
that progress is being made.
- Now you can evaluate the underlying problems. Biopsy will
be much more revealing.
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