Abstract
Abstract: This article reports a case of canine juvenile cellulitis (CJC) in a Dachshund breed puppy in the city of Teresina - PI, with responsive treatment, describing clinical signs, clinical approach, established therapy and the animal's response to treatment. He had presented a history of bilateral chronic otitis, with left conduit stenosis, purulent secretion and crusts throughout the auricular pavilion, pain, in addition to apathy, lack of appetite, vocalization and increase of submandibular lymph nodes, being treated for otitis and, after four days, he manifested alopecia and depigmentation of lips, muzzle and periocular, as well as edema, crusts and pustules in this region, suggesting CJC. After clinical diagnosis associated with complementary exams, the immunosuppressive and antibiotic treatment was started, where the animal presented symptom remission in 40 days. The study evidences the occurrence of CJC in a teresina dog, as well as the importance of the diagnosis of this disease for proper treatment and obtaining cure of the patient.