30 Questions
What is the most common cause of feline subcutaneous abscesses?
Bacterial infection from cat bite wounds
Where are feline abscesses commonly found on the body?
Tail base, shoulder, neck, face, or legs
What is a common clinical sign associated with feline abscesses?
Localized, painful, swelling with a crusted-over puncture wound
What is the recommended treatment for feline abscesses?
Clip and clean the affected area, lance the abscess, and clean with chlorhexidine solution
Which bacterium is commonly associated with bite wounds in cats leading to abscess formation?
Pasteurella multocida
What is the recommended clinical management for Feline Solar Dermatitis?
Keep the cat indoors, avoid sunbathe by open doors or windows, apply waterproof sunscreen in the summer, and administer active carotenoids
What is the characteristic feature of Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) in cats?
Proliferative, crusting or ulcerative lesions that may bleed
What is the recommended treatment for nonresectable Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) lesions?
Chemotherapy (cisplatin, bleomycin, carboplatin, 5-fluoracil)
What is the cause of Feline Paraneoplastic Syndrome?
Adenocarcinoma (pancreatic or bile duct carcinoma)
What is the characteristic feature of Feline Paraneoplastic Syndrome?
Acute onset of rapidly progressive, bilaterally symmetrical alopecia
What are the clinical signs of Feline Plasma Cell Pododermatitis?
Swollen, soft, and spongy footpads, pain, lameness, and lymphadenomegaly
What is the most successful treatment option for inflammatory polyps?
Surgical removal with ventral bulla osteotomy
What causes Feline Solar Dermatitis?
Actinic damage from repeated sunlight exposure
What are the clinical signs of inflammatory polyps?
Otic discharge, head shaking, and in severe cases, head tilt, nystagmus, and vestibular disease
What is a differential diagnosis for Plasma Cell Pododermatitis?
Eosinophilic granuloma, bacterial and fungal granuloma, mosquito bite hypersensitivity, and autoimmune disorders
What is the most common cause of subcutaneous abscesses in cats?
Pasteurella multocida
Which area of the body is commonly affected by feline abscesses?
Tail base
What is the characteristic cytological finding in feline abscesses?
Suppurative inflammation with a mixed bacterial population
Which of the following is a differential diagnosis for feline abscesses?
Foreign body
What is the most common cause of feline abscesses in intact male cats?
Pasteurella multocida
Which condition is marked by swollen, soft, and spongy footpads in cats?
Feline Plasma Cell Pododermatitis
What is a common differential diagnosis for Feline Plasma Cell Pododermatitis?
B and D
What is the recommended treatment for Inflammatory Polyps in cats?
Surgical removal with ventral bulla osteotomy
What is the cause of Feline Solar Dermatitis?
Repeated sunlight exposure
What are the clinical features of advanced Feline Solar Dermatitis?
Tissue loss and ulceration
What is the recommended clinical management for Feline Solar Dermatitis?
Keep the cat indoors
What is the most common location for Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) lesions in cats?
Nose
What is the characteristic feature of Feline Paraneoplastic Syndrome?
Acute onset of rapidly progressive, bilaterally symmetrical alopecia
What is the recommended treatment for nonresectable Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) lesions?
Chemotherapy with cisplatin
What is the major differential diagnosis for Feline Paraneoplastic Syndrome?
Hypercortisolism
Study Notes
Feline Pododermatitis, Inflammatory Polyps, and Solar Dermatitis Overview
- Feline Plasma Cell Pododermatitis is an immune-mediated condition marked by swollen, soft, and spongy footpads, with clinical signs including pain, lameness, and lymphadenomegaly
- Differential diagnoses for Plasma Cell Pododermatitis include eosinophilic granuloma, bacterial and fungal granuloma, mosquito bite hypersensitivity, and autoimmune disorders
- Treatment for Plasma Cell Pododermatitis involves identifying and managing underlying allergies, systemic glucocorticoids, cyclosporine, and doxycycline, with a good prognosis for most cases
- Inflammatory polyps are non-neoplastic growths in the middle ear mucosa or eustachian tube, common in cats and uncommon in dogs, typically arising from prolonged inflammation in young mature cats
- Clinical signs of inflammatory polyps include otic discharge, head shaking, and in severe cases, head tilt, nystagmus, and vestibular disease
- Diagnosis of otic polyps involves careful ear canal flushing for visualization, while nasopharyngeal polyps are visualized by retraction of the soft palate during an oral exam
- Advanced imaging exams such as CT or MRI can be used to diagnose and visualize inflammatory polyps
- Treatment for inflammatory polyps involves removal by traction, with potential reoccurrence up to 50%, or surgical removal with ventral bulla osteotomy as the most successful option
- Feline Solar Dermatitis is caused by actinic damage from repeated sunlight exposure, often affecting the apex of the ears, eyelids, nose, and lips in white cats in warm, sunny climates
- Clinical features of Feline Solar Dermatitis include erythema, scaling, crusts, and potential progression to actinic keratosis or squamous cell carcinoma
- Advanced lesions of Feline Solar Dermatitis can be painful and result in tissue loss, ulceration, and local invasion
- Images of Feline Plasma Cell Pododermatitis, Inflammatory Polyps, and Solar Dermatitis provide visual context for the discussed conditions
Feline Pododermatitis, Inflammatory Polyps, and Solar Dermatitis Overview
- Feline Plasma Cell Pododermatitis is an immune-mediated condition marked by swollen, soft, and spongy footpads, with clinical signs including pain, lameness, and lymphadenomegaly
- Differential diagnoses for Plasma Cell Pododermatitis include eosinophilic granuloma, bacterial and fungal granuloma, mosquito bite hypersensitivity, and autoimmune disorders
- Treatment for Plasma Cell Pododermatitis involves identifying and managing underlying allergies, systemic glucocorticoids, cyclosporine, and doxycycline, with a good prognosis for most cases
- Inflammatory polyps are non-neoplastic growths in the middle ear mucosa or eustachian tube, common in cats and uncommon in dogs, typically arising from prolonged inflammation in young mature cats
- Clinical signs of inflammatory polyps include otic discharge, head shaking, and in severe cases, head tilt, nystagmus, and vestibular disease
- Diagnosis of otic polyps involves careful ear canal flushing for visualization, while nasopharyngeal polyps are visualized by retraction of the soft palate during an oral exam
- Advanced imaging exams such as CT or MRI can be used to diagnose and visualize inflammatory polyps
- Treatment for inflammatory polyps involves removal by traction, with potential reoccurrence up to 50%, or surgical removal with ventral bulla osteotomy as the most successful option
- Feline Solar Dermatitis is caused by actinic damage from repeated sunlight exposure, often affecting the apex of the ears, eyelids, nose, and lips in white cats in warm, sunny climates
- Clinical features of Feline Solar Dermatitis include erythema, scaling, crusts, and potential progression to actinic keratosis or squamous cell carcinoma
- Advanced lesions of Feline Solar Dermatitis can be painful and result in tissue loss, ulceration, and local invasion
- Images of Feline Plasma Cell Pododermatitis, Inflammatory Polyps, and Solar Dermatitis provide visual context for the discussed conditions
Test your knowledge of feline pododermatitis, inflammatory polyps, and solar dermatitis with this informative quiz. Learn about the clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment options for these conditions affecting cats' feet, ears, and skin.
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