Staphylococcal Pyoderma in a Cat: A Case Report

In this study, we describe the historical, clinical and microbiological features, as well as treatments and clinical outcome, of pyoderma, where Staph. aerus alone was isolated on bacterial culture from lesional skin. Skin lesions in cat consisted of erythematous papules, haermorrhagic bullae, ulcers and haemorrhagic crusts confined to the dorsum. An excellent clinical response was achieved with 3 weeks of treatment with oral Clindamycin.