RELATÓRIO SUPERVISIONADO E TRABALHO DE CONCLUSÃO DE CURSO: CELULITE JUVENIL EM CÃO DA RAÇA SHIH TZU-RELATO DE CASO

Abstract

Juvenile cellulitis is a sterile inflammatory disorder that affects puppies. This report describes the case of a one-month-old male Shih Tzu presenting with perioral pustules, facial edema, submandibular lymphadenomegaly, fever, and purulent otitis. Initial hematological evaluation revealed leukocytosis with neutrophilia and thrombocytopenia. Cytological examination of cerumen and lymph node aspirates demonstrated an inflammatory infiltrate consistent with a sterile process. The patient was treated with immunosuppressive-dose prednisolone followed by gradual tapering, clindamycin therapy, and topical management, resulting in progressive clinical improvement, regression of cutaneous lesions, and normalization of hematological parameters. The clinical presentation and therapeutic response were consistent with previously reported cases, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment to prevent sequelae. Although certain breeds are considered predisposed, this case in a Shih Tzu underscores that the condition may occur across different breeds.