Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diseases that look like acral lick dermatitis in dogs
By Denerolle, Philippe et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2007·Clinique Vé, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Organic diseases mimicking acral lick dermatitis in six dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Six dogs were brought in with sores on their legs that looked like acral lick dermatitis, which is when dogs lick their skin excessively. However, these lesions were actually caused by various underlying health issues, including lymphoma (a type of cancer), an orthopedic pin, deep skin infections, a mast cell tumor, leishmaniasis (a parasitic disease), and a suspected fungal infection. Each dog required different treatments based on their specific diagnosis. It's important for pet owners to know that not all lick sores are just behavioral; they can signal serious health problems that need veterinary attention.
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Abstract
Acral lick dermatitis ("lick granuloma") in dogs is often thought to have a behavioral etiology. However, other diseases may cause lesions on the distal legs, mimicking acral lick dermatitis. In this report, six dogs were presented with acral lick dermatitis-like lesions from different underlying causes-namely lymphoma, an orthopedic pin, deep pyoderma, mast cell tumor, leishmaniasis, and (presumptive) sporotrichosis.
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