Feline Dermatology: Comprehensive Overview of Skin Conditions in Cats
September 1984
in “
Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice
”
feline leprosy atypical mycobacterial infections demodicosis fur mites Cheyletiellosis Microsporum canis Sporotrichosis food allergies atopy flea-allergy dermatitis allergic contact dermatitis pemphigus complex lupus erythematosus miliary dermatitis self-induced alopecia endocrine alopecia hypoallergenic diets intradermal allergy testing flea control corticosteroids mood-altering drugs megestrol acetate glucocorticoids ulcerative foot pad disease feline leprosy demodicosis fur mites Cheyletiellosis ringworm Sporotrichosis food allergies atopy flea-allergy dermatitis allergic contact dermatitis pemphigus lupus miliary dermatitis self-induced alopecia endocrine alopecia hypoallergenic diets allergy testing flea control steroids mood-altering drugs megestrol acetate steroids ulcerative foot pad disease
TLDR The document explains various skin conditions in cats and how to diagnose and treat them.
The document from 1984 provides a comprehensive overview of various skin conditions in cats, including bacterial, parasitic, fungal, and allergic diseases. It discusses the clinical signs, diagnostics, and treatments for conditions such as feline leprosy, atypical mycobacterial infections, demodicosis, fur mites, Cheyletiellosis, and fungal infections like those caused by Microsporum canis and Sporotrichosis. The document also addresses food allergies, atopy, flea-allergy dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, autoimmune diseases like pemphigus complex and lupus erythematosus, miliary dermatitis, self-induced alopecia, and endocrine alopecia. It highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment, including the use of hypoallergenic diets, intradermal allergy testing, flea control, corticosteroids, and mood-altering drugs. The document also discusses the cautious use of megestrol acetate and glucocorticoids due to potential side effects and the necessity of comprehensive diagnostic work-ups for conditions like ulcerative foot pad disease.
