Dogs · Skin & coat
Juvenile Cellulitis (Puppy Strangles)
Puppy strangles causes sudden facial swelling and can resemble allergy or infection.
Puppy strangles causes sudden facial swelling and can resemble allergy or infection. Veterinary diagnosis is needed to select the appropriate treatment.
Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.
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