Dog cellulitis is a common inflammatory skin disease in dogs, usually characterized by reddening and swelling of the skin, elevated temperature at the site of touch, uneven softness and hardness to the touch, and in severe cases, abscesses. Cellulitis in dogs occurs at the top of the trunk, abrasion and trauma, leading to bacterial infection, which in turn causes an immune inflammatory response.

How to treat cellulitis in dogs?

The first step in treating cellulitis in dogs is to keep the affected area clean, use medication for topical skin sterilization and anti-inflammation, and surgical evacuation. In the process of drug treatment should be combined with the pet's specific situation to choose the appropriate drugs.

What medications are used for cellulitis in dogs?

1. Ampicillin: It has good antibacterial effect on bacteria and can effectively treat cellulitis in dogs. Combined with other drugs can play a better efficacy.

2. Clindamycin: has a broad-spectrum antibacterial effect, used for poor efficacy or recurrence of the disease, can be effective in the treatment of cellulitis in dogs.

3. Doxycycline: it is a penicillin drug, which can effectively kill common pathogenic bacteria, and has a better therapeutic effect on dog cellulitis.

4. Penicillin: an effective antibiotic that is also effective in treating cellulitis in dogs with poor efficacy.

What should be noted?

When using medications to treat cellulitis in dogs, you need to choose the right medication, dosage and course of treatment for the specific situation. At the same time, to pay attention to the side effects of the pet and drug allergic reactions, such as shortness of breath, loss of appetite, the occurrence of drug rash and other symptoms need to immediately stop the drug and seek medical attention.

Also pay attention to the pet's life hygiene, keep the pet's environment clean and tidy, avoid pet external trauma and friction, in order to reduce the occurrence and recurrence of disease.