Cutaneous diseases of the paw.
Cutaneous disorders of the paw remain a challenging clinical entity. The presenting appearance of the various etiologies is often amazingly similar. However, by using a standardized diagnostic method, one can systemically rule in or out the more common causes and objectively establish a working differential diagnosis. Therapeutic and prognostic considerations are dependent on the etiology. General dermatologic principles apply to the paw as well as to the other areas of the skin; however, because of the known frequency of relapses and therapeutic difficulties, one must approach any case of pododermatitis with a realistic attitude and anticipation of prolonged therapy.
D000818:Animals; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000473:pathology; D002415:Cats; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D005528:Foot; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D005552:Forelimb; D006614:Hindlimb; D009181:Mycoses / Q000473:pathology; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D011379:Prognosis