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Intra-abdominal botryomycosis in a dog
1Stateline Animal Clinic, Southaven, MS 38671, USA.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|November 8, 2002
Summary
A rare intra-abdominal botryomycosis case in a police dog was diagnosed. Surgical removal and antibiotics were key to treating this Staphylococcus intermedius infection.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Canine Pathology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Botryomycosis is a rare bacterial granulomatous disease affecting various animal species.
- Intra-abdominal botryomycosis has not been previously reported in canine literature.
- Early diagnosis can be challenging due to non-specific clinical signs.
Observation:
- A 6-year-old German Shepherd working as a police dog presented with malaise, ataxia, fever, and weight loss.
- Initial physical exams were inconclusive; an abdominal mass was detected after antibiotic treatment.
- Imaging revealed a walled, mixed echogenicity mass with fluid movement.
Findings:
- Laparotomy successfully removed a 2.2 kg intra-abdominal mass.
- Histopathology confirmed botryomycosis, with Staphylococcus intermedius identified.
- Postoperative treatment included broad-spectrum antibiotics via multiple routes.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering botryomycosis in dogs with abdominal masses.
- Definitive diagnosis requires histopathology and bacteriologic culture.
- Successful treatment involves surgical debridement and antimicrobial therapy.