has anyone everheard of puppy strangles? My girlfriend says her dog had this as a puppy and I never hears of it.
I'm sorry, I have never heard of puppy strangles. Heard of it where horses are concerned, but not puppies, although I would not be surprised.
I've heard of wanting to STRANGLE your puppy - is that what you mean??? :BangHead:
Auntie Karen :BangHead:
If this is about those $200 shoes you left out for me, Auntie Karen, I thought you'd gotten OVER that! :dontknow:
Let it go, Beau, let it go. :nono: Back to bed!
Here is what I found:
Puppy strangles
Puppy strangles (Juvenile cellulitis) is a misnamed disease suggesting
respiratory difficulty. The term cellulitis more appropriately describes
the condition. Usually puppies contract the condition early from 4 weeks
to 4 months of age. There is no predisposition to breed or gender. Not
all puppies are affected in the litter but, the entire litter can be
involved. Early signs include redness around the outside of the ear
associated with edema (fluid under the skin). The disease quickly
progresses to ulcerations of the skin and deep tissues around the ear,
followed by draining tracts that can extend into the adjacent lymph nodes
of the face and upper neck.
The cause of the disease is open. Historically, a bacteria has been
suspected, in particular streptococcus species. However, bacterial
cultures never confirm any bacterial infection. Antibiotic therapy alone
is ineffective and helps to rule out a bacterial cause. More recently,
immune reactions have been suspected. Research suggests a
hypersensitivity reaction possibly to a previously eliminated bacteria.
More importantly, the disease seems to respond to immunosuppressive
therapy with consistency.
Treatment for strangles consists of support by keeping the areas clean
and dry with diluted hydrogen peroxide and astringent (Burow¹s solution)
washes several times a day. Additionally, oral corticosteroids are used
for 1-3 weeks on a reducing schedule. Oral antibiotics are frequently
prescribed over 2 weeks for ancillary therapy. The coarse of the disease
is usually less than 2 weeks but can last 4-6 weeks on more severe cases.
The prognosis is usually very good but some pups may require special
nursing to insure adequate hydration and nutrition.
That's very interesting. I had never heard of puppy strangles. And, neshane, you are right that the name is misleading. Thanks for the information.
Annie
Thanks! that was intersting. her boy, a cutie for my girlies by the way but I digress...... has some hair loss and what looks to me as scarring on his snout by his nose. She was a little concerned that this could come back. And as always Auntie Karen you ahd me laughing off my seat!!! just as I was trying to concentrate on how cute the guy on Meet The Press was, but sadly he ain't no Tim :angel4: