My Yorkie puppy has a mild skin infection. Does she need steroids?

Question

5month Yorkie. Not spayed 4.7 pounds. I took her to the vet today and they told me she has a skin infection, on the paper they gave me it says she has Bacterial Pyoderma. I looked up photos of it and it looks similar but my Yorkie’s skin is MUCH less severe. She only has about a 3 or 4 of what look like pimples? (Pus) on her lower abdomen. They prescribed her Cefpodoxime 100mg But to only give 1/4th of pill and Prednisolone 5ml oral solution for 10 days. Does she really need steroids for this? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 22 days old | 12 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Based on your description and her age, I personally would not recommend steroids for this skin infection. Express your concerns to the vet and consider not giving the steroids going forward. Often-times a topical spray that contains a steroid is helpful and not as much of an issue as oral steroids can be. The antibiotics alone however should take care of her skin condition if this is just a bacterial pyoderma. I hope that this helps! Best of luck with your pet Molly moving forward. Take care.

My Yorkie puppy has a mild skin infection. Does she need steroids?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

Why is my mouse's eye swollen, cloudy, and has pus?

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

My pet is breathing hard, not eating, and lethargic. What's wrong?

My pet has red spots all over. What's causing them and what to do?

My small pet is limping and can't bear weight. Should I see a vet?

My degu has a white bump in its fur. Should I take my pet to the vet?

Share