Case Report

Immunological deep dermal vasculitis in a cat

---

Abstract

In this case report, a 13.5-year-old, neutered, female domestic shorthaired cat with immunological deep dermal vasculitis is described. The patient was presented with lethargy, fever, polydipsia, anorexia and swollen distal limbs. Dermatological examination revealed partial alopecia, pitting edema and painfulness in all distal limbs. Several diagnostic examinations were conducted to confirm the suspected diagnosis and to look for possible triggers of cutaneous vasculitis. Morphological changes that were indicative for deep dermal vasculitis were seen during the histological examination of the skin. The other examinations did not reveal an underlying trigger or cause of the dermal vasculitis. The cat was diagnosed with immunological deep dermal vasculitis. The cat was treated with antibiotics, infusion, tube feeding and prednisolone. Improvement and healing of the dermal symptoms were only noticed after the start of prednisolone therapy.

How to Cite:

Gaisbauer, S. & Vandenabeele, S. & Daminet, S. & Paepe, D., (2014) “Immunological deep dermal vasculitis in a cat”, Vlaams Diergeneeskundig Tijdschrift 83(4), 184-192. doi: https://doi.org/10.21825/vdt.v83i4.16645