Clinical management of thermal dermatitis in a domestic shorthair cat
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https://doi.org/10.29244/avl.10.1.5-6Keywords:
Thermal dermatitis, Second-degree burn, Feline, Wound management, secondary bacterial infectionAbstract
Thermal dermatitis is a burn-associated skin injury that can result in tissue damage, inflammation, and secondary bacterial infection. This case report describes the diagnosis, treatment, and healing progression of thermal dermatitis in a domestic shorthair cat. The patient presented with a suspected hot-water burn on the left body region, with clinical signs, including alopecia, erythema, moist exudation, and purulent discharge. Based on the anamnesis and physical examination, the case was diagnosed as second-degree thermal dermatitis complicated by a secondary bacterial infection. Treatment involved systemic antibiotics, topical antiseptic and antibiotic therapy, vitamin supplementation, and routine wound cleansing. Over an eight-week follow-up period, the lesion showed progressive improvement, culminating in complete wound closure, re-epithelialization, and hair regrowth. It was concluded that consistent multimodal therapy effectively achieved complete healing in this case.
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