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Pyoderma
Bacterial skin infection usually secondary to underlying skin disease like allergies or parasites.
Key Facts
- Usually caused by Staphylococcus bacteria
- Common in dogs, uncommon in cats
- Always secondary to underlying condition (allergies, parasites, hormones)
- Treatment: antibacterial shampoos for mild; oral antibiotics for severe
- Complete full antibiotic course to prevent resistance
- Skin culture recommended before starting oral antibiotics
- Diagnosis and treatment of primary cause is key to prevention