For Referring Veterinarians

Eosinophilic plaques, granulomas, and ulcers are lesion types that make up the entity of Feline Eosinophilic Granuloma complex. This group of inflammatory lesions, usually associated with an underlying hypersensitivity to fleas (flea allergy), food components (food allergy), or environmental allergens (feline atopic dermatitis) is common in cats. Eosinophilic plaques appear as one or few red, raised, eroded plaques. The lesion usually itches and the cat is often observed licking the area excessively. Plaques may occur…

Feline abscesses are common feline wounds encountered in small animal practice and occur when normal or opportunistic organisms are inoculated into the skin. An abscess is a localized accumulation of pus which is composed of inflammatory cells and the infectious organism(s) contained within a cavity. There are several factors that put cats in situations that increase the risk of acquiring an injury that can lead to an abscess. These risk factors include: intact male…

Cat miliary dermatitis is a cutaneous reaction pattern, unique to cats. It is characterized by papules (tiny pimples) which are most commonly crusted. Owners can feel these lesions while petting their cats and often describe their pets as “bumpy and crusty.” Miliary dermatitis is not a disease but merely a clinical sign of some other problem. There are multiple causes of miliary dermatitis, the most common are flea allergy, food allergy, and atopic disease.