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Canine Superficial Necrolytic Dermatitis secondary to Hepatic cirrhosis The appearance of this aged Springer Spaniel’s footpads led the investigations to this rare condition, with an underlying cause of severe liver disease. A combination of medications and dietary manipulation established some stability. |
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Cheyletiella egg Repeated thorough coat brushings, hair pluckings and even vacuuming can be required to find evidence of this itchy mite in dogs and cats, which will happily feed on most mammals including humans! |
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Dermatophytic Granuloma This localised ulcerated nodule is an unusual presentation of a ‘ringworm’ infection in a Domestic short haired cat. Treatment was a combination of surgery and medication. |
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Feline Follicular Casts Clumps of debris adhering to the base of plucked hairs are markers of a range of follicular disorders such as dermatophtytosis and demodicosis |
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Plasma cell Pododermatitis The cause of the uncommon soft painless swelling of footpads is unknown but was controlled by an immunomodulatory antibacterial drug in this case |
