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Feline pyoderma therapy.

Brett E Wildermuth1, Craig E Griffin, Wayne S Rosenkrantz

  • 1Animal Dermatology Clinics of San Diego, San Diego, CA 92108, USA. bewilderdvm@aol.com

Clinical Techniques in Small Animal Practice
|August 29, 2006
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Feline pyoderma, a common bacterial skin infection in cats, is diagnosed via cytology. Prompt antimicrobial therapy, guided by diagnostics, is crucial for effective treatment and managing diverse clinical presentations.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Dermatology
  • Bacteriology

Background:

  • Feline pyoderma is an under-recognized bacterial skin disease in cats.
  • Diagnosis relies on identifying bacteria alongside inflammatory cells or phagocytosis in cytological samples.

Observation:

  • Lesions are highly variable, ranging from papules and pustules to ulcerated plaques and granulomatous formations.
  • Secondary pyoderma can arise from underlying conditions like allergies, parasitism, or feline chin acne.

Findings:

  • Three feline pyoderma cases demonstrated positive responses to antimicrobial therapy.
  • Case examples included eosinophilic lip ulcer, cutaneous eosinophilic plaques, and severe Pseudomonas dermatitis with vasculitis and panniculitis.

Implications:

  • Accurate cytological examination is vital for diagnosing feline pyoderma.

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  • Antimicrobial selection should be informed by initial diagnostics, with culture and sensitivity testing reserved for refractory cases.