Did they try antibiotics first, such as doxycycline? Doxycycline is an antibiotic, but it also has immunomodulating properties and can be effective in treating plasmacellpododermatitis (which is what pillow foot is).
PlasmaCellPododermatitis (Pillow Foot) in Cats - Veterinary Partner - VIN
...that also has immunomodulating properties and it is believed to be these properties that are effective in treating plasmacellpododermatitis. Approximately 50 percent of affected cats will show a good response after two months of therapy.
Thanks for the update and I hope your cat's...
...that also has immunomodulating properties and it is believed to be these properties that are effective in treating plasmacellpododermatitis. Approximately 50 percent of affected cats will show a good response after two months of therapy.
You may want to consider getting a second opinion...
...tips on how to best care for my newly diagnosed cat
Hi fellow cat people!
My sweet baby Stella was diagnosed with plasmacellpododermatitis last week. I am seeking advice from anyone with expertise or experience caring for a cat with the disease! I would appreciate any tips on what worked...
My Braveheart has Plasmacellpododermatitis, her type is a form of Eosinophilic Granuloma - she had a bit on her belly too. For her they eventually used Doxycycline. She was on it for quite a long time but *knock on wood* it's never come back since.
One thing I know triggered it was a home...
I would have thought your vet would have explained both conditions to you, as well as how to treat them. The vet should have also told you what this medication is that you are letting her lick off of her paw and what it is specifically for.
Maybe read up on both, which could help to better...
...doing the best thing for her. Lola is a 10 month old, 9lb spayed dm shorthair female. She has recently been diagnosed with plasmacellpododermatitis AKA pillow foot. I would like to provide her background and what has been going on with her up to the point where we are now. Maybe all of her...
It kind of sounds like pillow foot (plasmacellpododermatitis) or a form of eosinophilic granuloma, maybe. How many pads are affected and exactly which one(s)? Not all cases of either condition have to involve swelling or inflammation, particularly at the onset, but I have heard where pillow...
...for it because it’s expensive and required a skin sample, but my vet basically said we exhausted other options outside of plasmacellpododermatitis, so that’s likely what it is. I took him to a dermatologist, which was extremely expensive, and she agreed with the plasmacellpododermatitis...
Hi again. The biopsy results came and she has plasmacellpododermatitis and a secondary bacterial infection. She will now take cortisone for a couple of weeks and then cyclosporine.
Plasmacellpododermatitis OR pemphigus folacious??
First post - looking for guidance with Pemphigus Foliaceous
Depressing news about my cat
The above are three threads about this condition.
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...appreciative of any insight!
Unsure if this is relevant, but I will include her health history for completeness. She has plasmacellpododermatitis which is currently well-controlled. She was treated with doxycycline for 12 weeks and has been medication-free for 3 months. Otherwise, she is a...
I hope your kitty is doing well! My 5-year-old cat was diagnosed with plasmacellpododermatitis last year. Her vet recommended switching to steroids after 1 week of doxycycline. I decided to continue doxycycline because everything I had read indicated a minimum trial of 4-8 weeks, and I was...
...pillow foot. Here is some info:
https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&catId=102903&id=4952090
Feline PlasmaCellPododermatitis - Tufts Catnip
Ask your vet about this possibility. If your vet has no experience treating it, ask you vet to consult with another vet or with...
Thank you for the info. I've definitely come across that article and many others. Been doing so much research. It's just not very well known and understood. I think what I am looking for are other peoples experiences with this disease. Also experiences with Prednisolone, especially in younger...
...they get too dry. But I’m working with my vet to see what could be the root of the dryness.
Some possibilities would be Plasmacellpododermatitis, Paw pad hyperkeratosis, or [im hoping] an allergy. Does anyone have familiarity with Plasmacellpododermatitis or Paw pad hyperkeratosis? I...
...:thumbsup: I thought a few of these threads with similar photos might have some helpful information for you:
Paws symptoms
Plasmacellpododermatitis? Paw pad hyperkeratosis? Allergies?
Plasmacellpododermatitis OR pemphigus folacious??
I'm glad you're seeing some improvement with...
...opinion. Poor kitty must be so uncomfortable.😿
I'm not sure from looking at the pic but it could possibly be Pododermatitis: Feline PlasmaCellPododermatitis: My Cat Has a Sore Paw
Best of luck with kitty's ailments, please keep us posted on his progress. Sending healing vibes...