title: Focal metatarsal fistulas in five dogs.
abstract: Focal metatarsal fistulas were identified in 5 young adult German Shepherd Dogs or dogs of similar breeding. A specific cause was not identified when biopsy specimens for culture and histologic examination were evaluated. Corticosteroid treatment was beneficial for some lesions. The dogs did not have other dermatologic diseases, and the clinical course, although chronic, was generally benign.
authors.affiliation: Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Kunkle
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Calderwood-Mays
authors.forename: H O
authors.initials: HO
authors.lastname: Pohlenz-Zertuche
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001947:Breeding; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D008684:Metatarsus
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents