My dog's cellulitis still red & painful after antibiotics. Vet visit?

Cellulitis can take a long time to fully heal - sometimes up to a month or more. Occasionally, the infection is so bad that the inflamed tissue needs to be surgically removed. I would not be too worried yet if it's less than two weeks of treatment. Your vet will be able to give you a good idea on how well the condition is improving and if anything else is needed on his next recheck. I hope that helps and all is well with Trick.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. There is no way of knowing for sure without an examination though this represents a reason to seek veterinary care. This is usually determined with an examination and a fine needle aspirate (FNA) or a biopsy. Treatment depends on the findings up to that point. I recommend you have Lucy evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good night!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If new pustules are forming while Angel is ON antibiotics she should be seen again. I would get a second opinion if your Vet isn't responding to your concerns. Her infection shouldn't be spreading. I am also concerned that they are forming in her mouth or on her lips. It could be more immune medicated. I would consider culturing one of the pustules because the the bacteria is likely resistant to cephalexin. Hold on the bath until you see a different Vet. I hope this helps and I wish you and Angel a speedy recovery!

If you haven't been back to the vet since starting antibiotics, I'd recommend going back so they can see how it looks now. You definitely need a vet visit before finishing the antibiotics, since it's not looking healed up. It's possible the wound needs different bandaging methods, different antibiotics, or even surgery to help heal. Good luck!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It looks like this could be a benign or malignant growth. This is possibly what is causing her pain. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. They could start pain control medications if she appears to be painful. Good luck and have a good day!

If they are hard swellings I would worry about cellulitis or scar tissue. If she is eating and acting well and they are not painful, I would not worry as it will go away with time. If it is painful and the appetite is decreasing then I would get it rechecked

You should give the antibiotics a couple days to work, i am hoping that by Sunday you will start seeing some improvement. if by Monday it is not getting better take him back to the vet, it might need to be opened surgically in order to drain the fluids that are accumulating on that spot.