What bacteria causes parotitis?

Acute infection of the parotid gland can be caused by a variety of bacteria and viruses. Acute bacterial suppurative parotitis is caused most commonly by Staphylococcus aureus and mixed oral aerobes and/or anaerobes.

How do dogs get salivary gland infection?

Bite wounds, ear canal surgery, blunt trauma to the face or head, and a blunt or foreign object penetrating inside the dog’s mouth are all potential causes for oral and salivary mucoceles.

How do you treat a dog’s salivary gland infection?

Treatments. Conservative treatment consisting of a wait-and-see approach or draining the fluid from the cyst rarely results in resolution of the problem. Surgical removal of the involved salivary glands is the treatment of choice for a permanent cure of the problem.

What antibiotic is used for parotid gland infection?

For health care associated parotitis, broad spectrum antibiotics are recommended as mentioned in Table 3. Cefoxitin, imipenem, ertapenem, the combination of a penicillin plus beta-lactamase (amoxicillin/clavulanate, ampicillin/sulbactam) will provide adequate coverage.

Can a dog have inflammation of the salivary gland?

Inflammation or infarction of the salivary gland may be more common than is clinically appreciated. In one study that reviewed results of salivary gland biopsies of dogs, inflammation or infarction was seen in 34 percent of cases. 1 The mandibular gland is most commonly affected, but any glands (major or minor) may be affected.

Can a parotitis infection spread to the salivary gland?

In cases where parotitis happens again, severe swelling of the neck can destroy the affected glands. You may also have complications if the initial bacterial infection spreads from the salivary gland to other parts of the body.

Can a salivary gland cyst cause a dog to cough?

The sublingual glands located under the tongue can also be affected. The cysts can become quite large and press against the animal’s larynx or trachea, causing them to cough. There are four types of salivary mucoceles that range from most common to very rare: 1 

Can a salivary gland be removed from a dog?

Don’t worry about the surgical removal of the infected, inflamed or ruptured salivary glands seeming like a drastic procedure as the canine salivary tract has an abundance of salivary glands. There will be plenty of salivary glands remaining to perform the necessary functions of that canine system.