Pododermatitis in a kitten :
History: Kitten was brought to the clinic with a two-week history of swelling and redness of the paw pads, accompanied by limping and excessive grooming of the affected area. Owner noted that the kitten was more reluctant to play and had decreased appetite. Clinical Signs: - Swelling and erythema on all four paw pads, particularly prominent on the forepaws. - Ulceration noted on the metacarpal pads of both front paws. - Foul odor emanating from the pads. - Purulent discharge observed on the affected pads. - The kitten exhibited signs of pain upon palpation of the paws and had a slight fever (39.2°C). Differential Diagnosis: - Bacterial dermatitis - Fungal infections (dermatophytosis) - Allergic dermatitis (e.g., contact or food allergy) - Parasitic infections (e.g., fleas, mites) - Autoimmune conditions (e.g., pemphigus) Diagnosis: The kitten was diagnosed with bacterial pododermatitis, likely secondary to a combination of trauma (from excessive grooming) and possibly environmental allergens. Treatment: - Antibiotics: The kitten was prescribed amoxicillin-clavulanate 11mg/kg (Clavamox) for 14 days. - Anti-inflammatory: Meloxicam 0.3mg/kg was administered to manage pain and inflammation. - Topical Treatment: A topical antibiotic ointment (e.g., mupirocin) was applied to the affected pads twice daily. - Foot Soaks:The owner was instructed to soak the paws in a dilute chlorhexidine solution once daily to promote cleaning and healing.
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