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Plasma pododermatitis in cats is rare and typically seen in adult cats. Males are predisposed.  
  
Clinical signs of feline pododermatitis

- soft, often painless swelling of several pads (the central metacarpal or metatarsal pad frequently affected)
- ulcerated pads in 20-35% of cases
- + sometimes: swelling of the bridge of the foot (infiltrated by plasma cells), proliferative and ulcerative gingivitis, fever and swollen lymph nodes

Pathogenesis:

- unknown
- Suspected immune disorder or infectious process => FIV search advised

Diagnosis:

- clinical examination
- cytology performed after fine needle puncture of the pad
- anatomopathological examination (biopsies)

Treatment:

- Immunomodulators such as cyclosporine, glucocorticoids or ... oral doxycycline
- Surgical removal of the affected pads may also be necessary

© Luc Beco

[Veterinary dermatology](/veterinary-dermatology/ "Veterinary dermatology Beco - Belgium")