Pemphigus foliaceus in a cat
17 Pemphigus foliaceus in a cat INITIAL PRESENTATION Crusting skin disease. INTRODUCTION Pemphigus foliaceus is an uncommon, sterile pustular, autoimmune skin disease that is recognized in both dogs and cats….
Alopecia X in a Pomeranian
24 Alopecia X in a Pomeranian INITIAL PRESENTATION Symmetrical, truncal, non-inflammatory alopecia in a Pomeranian. INTRODUCTION Symmetrical, truncal, non-inflammatory alopecia can occur for a number of different reasons, including follicular…
Sarcoptic mange
4 Sarcoptic mange INITIAL PRESENTATION Pruritus with erythema, alopecia, papules, crusting and scaling. INTRODUCTION Sarcoptic mange (also referred to as scabies) is a highly contagious, intensely pruritic and potentially zoonotic…
Hyperpigmentation due to hypothyroidism
43 Hyperpigmentation due to hypothyroidism INITIAL PRESENTATION Marked ventral hyperpigmentation in a cross-bred dog. INTRODUCTION Hyperpigmentation is a frequent presentation in canine skin disease and is most commonly the result…
Erythema multiforme
33 Erythema multiforme INITIAL PRESENTATION Oral, pinnal, footpad and truncal erosions and ulceration. INTRODUCTION Erythema multiforme is an immune-mediated, pleomorphic skin disease that frequently results in erosions and ulcerations over…
Vitiligo in two dogs
40 Vitiligo in two dogs INTRODUCTION Vitiligo is a specific, acquired disorder, characterized by well-circumscribed depigmented patches and macules and leucoderma that result from a complete absence of melanocytes in…
Uveodermatological syndrome
41 Uveodermatological syndrome INITIAL PRESENTATION Depigmentation, crusting, scaling and alopecia on the nose. INTRODUCTION Uveodermatological syndrome is a rare condition characterized by ocular and cutaneous signs in dogs. The ocular…
Familial canine dermatomyositis
35 Familial canine dermatomyositis INITIAL PRESENTATION Erosive ulcerations and alopecia. INTRODUCTION Familial canine dermatomyositis is an inflammatory disease affecting the skin, musculature and blood vessels. It is thought that compromised…
Exfoliative dermatitis with thymoma
14 Exfoliative dermatitis with thymoma INITIAL PRESENTATION Scaling, crusting, erythema and alopecia. INTRODUCTION Exfoliative dermatitis has been described in association with thymoma, both in people and in cats. A number…
Lymphoma in a hamster
30 Lymphoma in a hamster INITIAL PRESENTATION Progressive hair loss and pruritus in a Syrian hamster. INTRODUCTION Alopecia, coat abnormalities and skin problems are non-specific and common presentations of hamsters…
