title: Chronic problem wounds of dog limbs.
abstract: Other dermatoses are capable of affecting the limbs and paws of dogs. One should approach the diagnostic workup of these cases in an organized manner, first obtaining a thorough history and performing a physical examination. A variety of diagnostic tests, including skin scrapings, cytology, fungal cultures, bacterial cultures, hematology, serum biochemical profiles, urinalysis, serology, radiology, histopathology, and direct immunofluorescence testing, may be necessary before a definitive diagnosis is reached. Therapy may be surgical, medical, or a combination of both depending upon the etiologic agent.
authors: Scott-Ritchey Research Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Alabama.
authors: S F
authors: SF
authors: Swaim
authors: D W
authors: DW
authors: Angarano
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D004285:Dogs; D005121:Extremities; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D014945:Wound Healing