title: Plasma cell pododermatitis with chronic footpad hemorrhage in two cats.
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.
authors.affiliation: Animal Hospital of North Asheville, NC 28804.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: L P
authors.initials: LP
authors.lastname: Schmeitzel
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases; D002415:Cats; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary