JuvenileCellulitis

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT I AM NOT A VET! THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS A MIX OF FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE AND INFORMATION SOURCES ON THE INTERNET. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS REGARDING YOUR ANIMAL IN ANY WAY, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY AND NOT MYSELF. HOWEVER, IF YOU WOULD LIKE GENERAL INFORMATION ON BULLDOGS OR JUVENILE CELLULITIS, PLEASE E-MAIL ME.

What is Juvenile Cellulitis?
Juvenile Cellulitis is a very rare condition that can occur from the age of 3 weeks up until 4 months. It is a non-contageous skin condition that results in inflamation of the face, pinnae, and lymph nodes, aswell as pustules developing around the ears, eyes, abdomen, prepuce, and anal areas. It is not known what causes Juvenile Cellulitis, although some believe that it is hereditory, and only occurs in certain breeds, such as the Bulldog, Ibizian Hound, and Sharpae.

What other names are used for this condition?
Juvenile Cellulitis is sometimes also known as 'Puppy Strangles', CJC (Canine Juvenine Cellulitis), Juvenile Pyoderma, Lymphadenitis, and Juvenile Sterile Granulomatous Dermatitis. Try saying that with your mouth full!

What are the symptoms of Juvenile Cellulitis?
The first signs of Juvenile Cellulitis are small spots becoming visible around the stomach and muzzle areas. These then evolve into larger, and more inflamed spots that secrete blood and sebrum. The ears may also become spotty inside, and the eyes become very messy with frequent discharge. In many cases, some limbs may become lame making it difficult and painful to move around. These factors usually make your dog or bitch feel very under the weather, and so it is usual for them to simply sleep for 23 and a half hours of the day, only moving for a small amount to eat and drink, and to releive themselves. We also found that our dog's breathing became fairly erratic during the severest period of Juvenile Cellulitis.

What Is The Treatment Of Juvenile Cellulitis?
Obviously, because every case is individual, every dog may be prescribed a different course of treatment. However, our dog had Juvenile Cellulitis quite severly and so this is an indication of what may be prescribed to treat this condidion:
Leo Fuciderm Carbomer Gel - for treatment of facial spots.
Leo Canaural Ear Drops - for treatment of ear spots.
Leo Fucithalmic Vet Viscous Eye Drops - for treatment of eye discharge and eye spots.
Delvuprim 120 tablets - antibiotic for treatment of Juvenile Pyoderma.
Medrone V 2mg tablets - steroid based treatment for Juvenile Cellulitis.
Hibiscrub Vet 5L - shampoo wash for the face and belly for the treatment of spots.

What else is there to know about Juvenile Cellulitis?
Juvenile Cellulitis VERY rarely occurs in adult dogs. If your adult dog is showing some of the symptoms above, there may be something else wrong (hold on, would it still be JUVENILE Cellulitis if it occured in an adult??? Ill have to look that one up!).
A dog suffering from Juvenile Cellulitis will not want to do much whilst under the weather. It's just like a human with the flu - little eating, drinking, walking, infact little anything apart from sleeping. However, it is important to make sure that a dog suffering from Juvenile Cellulitis, as with any condition, does not become dehydrated. You can test for hydratedness (if there is such a word!) by gently pinching your dog's skin - it should immediately return back to its usual flat position, and not stay standing up.