Gangrenous mastitis in a pseudo pregnant bitch - A case report

An intact German shepherd bitch having age of 3 years and also pseudo pregnant was presented with the chief complaint of anorexic, dull, depressed, hot hyperaemic red patches around the area adjoining the teats, edematous quarters, along with cool and necrosed teats. A diagnosis of gangrenous mastitis was made. Culture sensitivity test showed presence of Staphylococcus aureus as a causative agent. The patient was successfully treated with antibiotics and topical therapy till clinical recovery.