Pemphigus and pemphigoid are uncommon dermatological entities in domestic animals and of a presumed autoimmune nature. In one form or another, they have been reported in the dog, cat, horse and goat. Although these diseases are considered to be…
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Feline Pemphigus Foliaceus
Pemphigus foliaceus (PF) is an immune-mediated disease that causes pustules and crusted lesions, most commonly on the pinnae, nasal planum, periocular area, chin, feet of affected cats. Acantholytic cells caused by dehydration of intercellular adhesions are often seen on cytology…
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Posted in Around the Globe, News and Information
Posted in Around the Globe, News and Information
Pemphigus in Cats
Q. What is pemphigus? What is the best treatment? A. Pemphigus is a general term that describes four different disease entities, which we refer to as the Pemphigus Complex, primarily limited to the skin. All are considered to be immune mediated diseases.…
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Posted in Around the Globe, News and Information, Treatment and Medication
