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Originally Posted by Bitsy's Mom  Emee saw the Derm Vet today and based upon the exam alone she felt very confident it is ...... cutaneous vasculitis! You guys are awesome!
The vet suggested a skin biopsy to confirm but after a lengthly discussion, it was decided to wait and see how Emee responds to treatment first. Emee will be on Pentoxifylline 25 mg twice a day for 8 weeks. She will be recheck in 6 weeks or sooner if needed. Vet thinks she will be fine after the treatment held off on a final diagnosis without a biopsy.
The doctor explained that the coat change was due to inflammation near the hair follicles. She expects the dark spots to stop growing after the meds are started and they will begin to lessen in size. She said this could take 8 to 12 weeks. She thinks that the sight of the rabies shot might result in a scarr and remain with no hair. At this point, I am okay with that since all I want is for her to get well. The vet did not find any lessions on her ear, paws or elbows and thinks she will respond well to the med.
So she will start the Penntaxifylline tomorrow - no steriods - and we will see if she starts to change back to her gray coloring. Also, the vet strongly recommends that Emee not receive any future rabies vacinations as they could result in a more significant/severe reaction.
Thank you all for your help. My husband was resistant to go to the expensive animal hospital but afterward said he was glad we went. These guys knew right away what was going on....and so did you! Thanks for all the well wishes and hugs. XOXOX for Emee and CJ |
I don't like to diagnose online (or shall I say diagnose at all), but I have to say this one was so obvious to me based upon your description and the pictures. I was almost ready to bet the bank on it. Happy that you went to the derm. Many vets don't see this. Mine knew immediately but she also has a special interest in dermatological issues.
I am SO happy that you now know...and yes, I am sure she will clear up. Dixie did...she does have some minor scarring in some areas but it shows more on her because she is a dachshund and has short hair. She does not get any shots...DHPP or rabies any more.
Thanks for the update!
Please keep us posted on her progress!