Puppy strangles
Puppy Strangles (also known as Canine Juvenile Cellulitis, juvenile pyoderma, juvenile sterile granulomatous dermatitis, or lymphadenitis) is an uncommon medical condition that can occur in puppies from the ages of 3 weeks to 4 months. Although almost always occurring in puppies (hence "juvenile"...), in extremely rare cases it can affect an older dog. Puppy Strangles may occur in one puppy out of a litter#Mammals and is not considered to be contagious. Its cause is unknown, but one or a mixture of factors including hormonal changes, poor hygiene and nutrition, and parasites may be responsible. The disease is thought to occur more often in certain lines and breedss. Puppy Strangles is a painful disease affecting the face, pinnae, and lymph nodes of the neck and face. Small pustules develop around the face and ears, but can also be found on the abdomen, prepuce, and anal area. These may rupture and ooze serum and pus. The lesions are deep and usually cause scarring. These pustules are considered to be sterile, in that no bacteria can be found. The condition may start mildly and develop into a severe disease with fever, anorexia, and depression. The lymph nodes around the face may become affected, causing swelling. Treatment with topicals must be done gently, and pustules must not be purposely ruptured. Topical treatment consists of warm medicated soaks 3-4 times daily. Other oral or injectable medications are needed to treat this problem. Relief can be seen usually within 2-3 days of beginning treatment. This condition usually does not recur in mature animals that have had it as puppies. Breeding of these animals is usually not recommended due to the possible genetic transmission.
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