Pedal dermatitis Part 2: Canine pododermatitis

Broek, Adri van den; Horvath‐Ungerboeck, Christa

doi:10.1111/j.2044-3862.2010.00022.x

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“…The pathogenesis of IFC and pseudopad formation is described as multifaceted including dermatological, conformational and orthopaedic conditions. 9,10 Our findings align with this description. The majority of dogs in this cohort were either golden retrievers or Labrador retrievers supporting the suggestion in the literature that these breeds are predisposed to interdigital nodules and pseudopads affecting the forepaws. 1 Labrador retrievers have been described as having wide‐based paws, which could contribute to increased weight‐bearing on haired interdigital skin leading to the development of callus‐like pseudopads. 3 In addition, osteoarthritis has been described as a contributing cause of abnormal weight‐bearing and the development of interdigital lesions. 1,2 In this study, 60% of the dogs had confirmed osteoarthrosis with the majority of these showing affected digits (40%).…”

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“…It has been suggested that abnormal weight-bearing and frictional trauma contribute to the development of interdigital lesions. 1,3,9 Male dogs usually are larger and heavier than female dogs and potentially weight alone could be the cause of the higher number of lesions seen in male dogs. In this study, 83% of affected dogs were male, which is higher than reported previously (67%).…”

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A retrospective case series of the postoperative outcome for 30 dogs with inflammatory interdigital nodules, surgically treated with carbon dioxide laser and a nonantimicrobial wound‐healing protocol

Frey

Varjonen

2023

Veterinary Dermatology

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Background Inflammatory interdigital nodules (IIN) affecting the paws of dogs is a multifactorial and painful condition. Surgery using carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) laser has been shown to be helpful in the management. Hypothesis/Objectives To assess a postoperative treatment protocol without use of antibiotics following CO2 laser surgery for IIN treatment. Animals Forty‐seven paws, in 30 client‐owned dogs, with IINs affecting the interdigital web between the 4th and 5th digits of the forepaws, surgically treated using CO2 laser, were included. Materials and Methods Medical records were reviewed for demographic details, medication use and wound healing using a set wound care protocol. Time to resolution of the surgical wounds and the postoperative outcome were assessed. Results The mean healing time was 34 days. Resolution was seen in 42 of 47 paws with complications in five paws (11%), including development of new fistulae or nonhealing granulation tissue. Surgery was repeated in those five cases. Relapse occurred during the follow‐up period of five–19 months in six paws (13%). Conclusions and Clinical Relevance This study shows that surgical treatment with CO2 laser for interdigital nodules is successful in most cases. The postoperative outcome using a wound‐healing protocol avoiding use of antimicrobials can be used without compromising patient care whilst following antimicrobial stewardship guidelines.

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A retrospective case series of the postoperative outcome for 30 dogs with inflammatory interdigital nodules, surgically treated with carbon dioxide laser and a nonantimicrobial wound‐healing protocol

Frey

Varjonen

2023

Veterinary Dermatology

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“…Usually Demodex mites are easy to find if multiple affected body areas are sampled. However, sampling infected feet or in breeds with thick skin (e.g., shar peis) may not always be effective and skin biopsies may sometimes be required [ 18 ]. Cheyletiella spp.…”

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Canine atopic dermatitis: detailed guidelines for diagnosis and allergen identification

Hensel¹,

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BackgroundCanine atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common, genetically predisposed, inflammatory and pruritic skin disease. The variation in clinical presentations, due to genetic factors, extent of the lesions, stage of the disease, secondary infections, as well as resemblance to other non-atopic related skin diseases, can complicate a diagnosis of canine AD. A sub-group of the International Committee for Allergic Diseases in Animals (ICADA) was tasked with the development of a set of practical guidelines that can be used to assist practitioners and researchers in the diagnosis of canine AD. Online citation databases and abstracts from international meetings were searched for publications related to the topic, and combined with expert opinion where necessary. The final set of guidelines was approved by the entire ICADA committee.ResultsA total of 81 publications relevant for this review were identified. The guidelines generated focus on three aspects of the diagnostic approach:Ruling out of other skin conditions with clinical signs resembling, or overlapping with canine AD.Detailed interpretation of the historical and clinical features of patients affected by canine AD.Allergy testing by intradermal versus allergen-specific IgE serum testing.ConclusionsThe diagnosis of canine AD is based on meeting clinical criteria and ruling out other possible causes with similar clinical signs. Flea combing, skin scraping and cytology should be performed, where necessary, as part of a thorough work-up. Elimination diet trials are required for patients with perennial pruritus and/or concurrent gastrointestinal signs. Once a clinical diagnosis of canine AD is made, allergy testing can be performed to identify potential causative allergens for allergen-specific immunotherapy.

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“…3,4,9,11 Interdigital furunculosis is a well-described, common, and multifactorial skin disease in dogs. [22][23][24] This affection is often initiated by an underlying disease such as atopic dermatitis, and develops due to osteoarticular pain and altered weight-bearing. [25][26][27] Ingrown hairs, especially in short-haired breeds, are commonly responsible for interdigital cysts that may lead to follicular rupture and furunculosis.…”

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Ultrasonographic findings may be useful for differentiating interdigital abscesses secondary to migrating grass awns and interdigital furunculosis in dogs

Fenet

Layssol‐Lamour

Pressanti

et al. 2023

Vet Radiology Ultrasound

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Grass awn migration and furunculosis are common diseases in dogs that can lead to interdigital subcutaneous lesions with a similar clinical presentation, and occasionally similar ultrasonographic images, but different treatments are required. This retrospective, multicentric, analytical study aimed to determine whether epidemiological, clinical, and ultrasonographic features could be used to differentiate interdigital furunculosis and abscesses secondary to migrating grass awns. Fifty‐nine dogs that underwent interdigital ultrasonography were included (interdigital furunculosis [IDF], n = 27; interdigital abscess secondary to a migrating grass awn [IAGA], n = 32). Ultrasonographic images were reviewed by two observers blinded to the diagnosis, who graded nine qualitative and four quantitative parameters for each patient. In both groups, pruritus/licking (IDF 74%, IAGA 70%), a discharging interdigital wound (63% for each group), and thoracic limb involvement (IDF 88%, IAGA 75%) were common features. On ultrasound, a subcutaneous multilinear hyperechoic main element was identified in most dogs (IDF 85%, IAGA 100%). The ability to display this element in a single plane (P < 0.01), the absence of additional hyperechoic linear elements in different planes (P < 0.01), and a surrounding hypoechoic halo (P < 0.05) were significantly more common in dogs with interdigital abscesses secondary to migrating grass awns. A cut‐off value of 0.83 cm for the length of the main multilinear element provided a sensitivity of 91% and a specificity of 87% in the diagnosis of a migrating grass awn. Findings supported prioritizing a differential diagnosis of interdigital abscesses secondary to grass awns in dogs with these ultrasonographic characteristics.

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Pedal dermatitis Part 2: Canine pododermatitis

Cited by 4 publications

References 23 publications

A retrospective case series of the postoperative outcome for 30 dogs with inflammatory interdigital nodules, surgically treated with carbon dioxide laser and a nonantimicrobial wound‐healing protocol

A retrospective case series of the postoperative outcome for 30 dogs with inflammatory interdigital nodules, surgically treated with carbon dioxide laser and a nonantimicrobial wound‐healing protocol

Canine atopic dermatitis: detailed guidelines for diagnosis and allergen identification

Ultrasonographic findings may be useful for differentiating interdigital abscesses secondary to migrating grass awns and interdigital furunculosis in dogs

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