Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chronic bleeding and swollen footpads in two cats
By Taylor, J E & Schmeitzel, L P·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1990·Animal Hospital of North Asheville·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Plasma cell pododermatitis with chronic footpad hemorrhage in two cats.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
Two cats were brought in with swollen footpads and bleeding from ulcers on their paws. One of the cats was also found to be anemic. The veterinarian treated the ulcers by cleaning and stitching them up, and both cats received corticosteroids to help reduce inflammation. After about three to four weeks of treatment, both cats showed significant improvement, with their footpads shrinking back to a healthier size. While the exact cause of their condition is still unclear, it may be related to an immune response or an allergy.
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Abstract
Plasma cell pododermatitis was diagnosed in 2 cats with enlargement of the metacarpal and metatarsal footpads, ulceration of one of the affected footpads, and a history of chronic hemorrhage from the ulcerations. One cat was anemic (PCV, 14.6%). The ulcers were debrided and sutured to control hemorrhage, and the cats were treated with immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids. Both cats had considerable reduction in footpad size after 3 to 4 weeks of treatment. Although there is evidence to suggest that plasma cell pododermatitis might be immune-mediated, or perhaps an allergic disease, the cause has yet to be determined.
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