Suspected necrolytic migratory erythema associated with chronic hepatopathy in a cat

A cat presenting with generalised hypotrichosis and crusts on the feet and tail was found to have an unusual chronic hepatopathy. There was also evidence of a chronic small intestinal disease which went undiagnosed. Necrolytic migratory erythema was suspected based on clinical findings and dermatohi...

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Published in:Journal of small animal practice 2000-07, Vol.41 (7), p.324-328
Main Authors: Godfrey, D R, Rest, J R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amino Acids - administration & dosage
Amino Acids - blood
Animals
Cat Diseases - diagnosis
Cat Diseases - drug therapy
Cats
Chronic Disease
Erythema - diagnosis
Erythema - drug therapy
Erythema - veterinary
Fatal Outcome
Fatty Acids, Essential - administration & dosage
Fatty Acids, Essential - blood
Hypotrichosis - veterinary
Liver Diseases - complications
Liver Diseases - diagnosis
Liver Diseases - veterinary
Male
Zinc - administration & dosage
Zinc - blood
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Summary:A cat presenting with generalised hypotrichosis and crusts on the feet and tail was found to have an unusual chronic hepatopathy. There was also evidence of a chronic small intestinal disease which went undiagnosed. Necrolytic migratory erythema was suspected based on clinical findings and dermatohistopathology, and an association with the chronic hepatopathy was suggested. This is the first report of such an association in a cat. Serum zinc, amino acids and essential fatty acids were analysed, and medical treatment was given with equivocal efficacy.
ISSN:0022-4510
DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.2000.tb03211.x