My big girl came down with what was initially dx'd as a 'scutes' infection. Later it was determined to be a thermal burn with a secondary infection. The treatment for both is the same fortunately. Interestingly enough, my new vet told me that if any of her scute lesions return, she may have 'SCUD.' A Subcutaneous blood infection...I'm hoping that she does not develop any more problems. She's a really big girl who was in great health prior, so it really helped in her ability to recover...poor little pumpkin.