Resolution of necrotizing cellulitis in a dog using basic wound management

Can Vet J. 2024 May;65(5):504-506.ABSTRACTAn 8-month-old intact male golden retriever dog was seen as a case requiring urgent attention 2 d after an altercation with a cat. The dog was febrile, anorexic, and reluctant to move. There was soft-tissue swelling on the left ventral abdomen that progressed to necrotizing cellulitis. Despite the severity of the wound, client financial constraints necessitated management on a low-cost, outpatient basis using empirical antibiotics and raw-honey bandages. The wound resolved fully in 5 wk.PMID:38694733 | PMC:PMC11017930
Source: The Canadian Veterinary Journal - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research