It is called Plasma
Cell Pododermatitis and it too appears to have a basis in your cats immune system.
Who is affected by feline plasma
cell pododermatitis?
Treatment of feline plasma
cell pododermatitis Since it is believed that feline plasma
cell pododermatitis is due to an underlying activation of the immune system, treatment is aimed at controlling the immune response.
Feline plasma
cell pododermatitis can affect any age, gender, or breed of cat.
Some mild cases of feline plasma
cell pododermatitis regress spontaneously without treatment.
However, the exact relationship between FIV and feline plasma
cell pododermatitis still remains unknown.
Cats with feline plasma
cell pododermatitis also often lick or chew at their feet.
Cause of feline plasma
cell pododermatitis The exact cause of feline plasma
cell pododermatitis is unknown.
Symptoms of feline plasma
cell pododermatitis Pododermatitis can affect any footpad, but most commonly it involves the large or central pad of the front or back feet (called the metacarpal or metatarsal pads).
Some recent reports suggest feline plasma
cell pododermatitis may be linked to feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).
Diagnosis of feline plasma
cell pododermatitis If you discover that your cat has soft, swollen, tender, scaly footpads, be sure to bring him to your veterinarian for an examination.
Plasma
cell pododermatitis (a mouthful, I know) is an inflammatory disease that affects the footpads of cats.
Plasma
Cell Pododermatitis often improve temporarily when given corticosteroids, but the problem comes back.