Vol. 9, Special Issue 3 (2024)

Author(s): Drashti Patel, Chirag Bhadesiya, Aditi Patel, Vrushti Patel, Bhargav Sagar, Kishan Kathiriya and Kandarp Chaudhary

Abstract: Dogs suffer from a wide range of dermatological disorders out of which, ‘Canine Pyoderma’ is the most commonly reported afflictions. It is caused by bacterial pathogens and has various predisposing factors responsible for frequent occurrence. It is also one of the most commonly studied skin diseases of dogs and a wide range of therapeutic agents are commercially available for its clinical management. This condition is found in all types and breeds of dogs; however, some of the rare imported breeds brought, bred and managed in India tend to suffer from pyoderma due to minor changes in their daily routine. Out of all working dogs, Belgian Shepherd is one of the intelligent, sensitive, confident, smart, trainable, alert and hardworking dog breeds which originated in Belgium and is now distributed throughout the world. Out of four major varieties of Belgian Shepherd, the Belgian Malinois is more commonly preferred in India. The present case study describes clinical management of canine pyoderma in a Belgian Malinois using oral antibiotic, medicated shampoo, topical cream, topical antiseptic and oral supplements for improvement of skin/coat quality along with guidance on managemental aspects which resulted in complete recovery within 15 days of treatment without any invasive approach.