Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Common skin diseases in cats treated at Ferdowsi University Iran
By Alizadeh, Alireza et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2024·Department of Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Feline dermatoses at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (Iran): 154 cases (2009-2020).
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Plain-English summary
A group of 154 cats in Iran was diagnosed with various skin problems, including redness, hair loss, and sores. The most common issues were fungal infections, abscesses, and allergies. Many of these cats had lesions on their heads and ears. After treatment, about 69% of the cats fully recovered, while some had recurring skin issues, and a few owners were not satisfied with the results. This study highlights the types of skin diseases that can affect cats and the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Studies indicate that 6% to 20% of feline patients have at least one dermatopathy. HYPOTHESIS/OBJECTIVE: This retrospective study aimed to provide comprehensive information about the types of skin diseases, diagnosis methods, treatments and follow-up data in a hospital population of domestic cats in Iran. ANIMALS/MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present survey of clinical observations was conducted on the medical records of 1825 individual cats brought to the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (Iran) over a 12-year period (2009-2020). RESULTS: Feline dermatoses accounted for 154 (8.43%) of the 1,825 cats examined during the study period. The most prevalent dermatological manifestations in the studied population of 154 were erythema, macules, papules and/or pustules (36; 23.37%), alopecia (18; 11.68%) and erosive/ulcerative lesions (17; 11.03%). Specific dermatological diagnoses made were the following (in descending order, of 154): dermatophytosis (34; 22.07%), subcutaneous abscesses (16; 10.38%), atopic skin syndrome/environmental allergies (20; 10.38%), external parasites (15; 9.74%), otitis (10; 6.49%), flea infestation (6; 3.89%), food allergy (4; 2.59%) and primary pyoderma (2; 1.29%). Most lesions were observed in the head/face of cats (41 of 154; 26.62%) and their ears (39; 25.32%). Following treatment, 86 of 154 cats (69.35%) had complete remissions, 17 cats faced recurrent dermatoses and the owners of 21 cats were not satisfied. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The prevalence of dermatoses among this cohort of Iranian cats is similar to that in other parts of the world. However, a noticeable difference was detected in the most prevalent dermatoses. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to assess the characteristics and outcomes of feline dermatological conditions in Iran.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38375566/