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by susanb on 06 December 2010 - 18:12
I have a rescued female GSD who's about 3 years old and our vet thinks she may be developing pemphigus on her nose near one nostril. It's only one small spot right now, which we're treating with a topical cream for now. Does anyone have any information on whether or not a special diet would help this condition since it's an autoimmune problem? Right now, she gets Natural Recipe for high energy dogs (she's 65 lbs, a little thin, and very energetic), plus some Pedigree canned food, a little yogurt, and a few fresh veggies (although she's picky and won't eat many vegetables, unlike our other 2 dogs.) Any information about pemphigus and diet or any other solutions would be very welcome!
by SitasMom on 06 December 2010 - 18:12
http://www.suite101.com/content/canine-pemphigus-a66098
there's more about it and about test that can determine diagnosis......
Canine pemphigus is a potentially severe autoimmune disorder of the skin and mucous membranes affecting dogs.
The subtypes of pemphigus include Pemphigus foliaceus, pemphigus vulgaris, pemphigus erythematosus and pemphigus vegetans. In addition, dogs may be affected by several related immune mediated skin disorders called pemphigus complex.
Treatment
Most cases of pemphigus require the lifelong use of oral corticosteroids, such as prednisone and prednisolone, along with immunosuppressant medications such as azathioprine. Topical corticosteroids and tacrolimus are also used. In cats, chloramphenicol is used in place of azathioprine. After the symptoms are brought into control, the starting dosage can usually be lowered. Because these medications can cause serious side effects, the lowest dose needed to keep symptoms in control is used.
There have been reports of improvement noted with dietary changes, including a raw foods diet. Because sunburn can exacerbate symptoms, sun should be avoided and canine sun blocks are recommended.
Copyright Elaine Moore. Contact the author to obtain permission for republication.
Read more at Suite101: Canine Pemphigus: Blisters and Skin Lesions in Dogs http://www.suite101.com/content/canine-pemphigus-a66098#ixzz17MIeacl9
http://hubpages.com/hub/Pemphigus-in-dogs more info
http://www.askavetquestion.com/answer_np-id-789-title--Our-dog-been-breaking-out-in-soreboilblister-type-bumps-on-h.htm photo of nose
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pemphigus_foliaceus_dog_1.jpg photo of extreme case.
there's more about it and about test that can determine diagnosis......
Canine pemphigus is a potentially severe autoimmune disorder of the skin and mucous membranes affecting dogs.
The subtypes of pemphigus include Pemphigus foliaceus, pemphigus vulgaris, pemphigus erythematosus and pemphigus vegetans. In addition, dogs may be affected by several related immune mediated skin disorders called pemphigus complex.
Treatment
Most cases of pemphigus require the lifelong use of oral corticosteroids, such as prednisone and prednisolone, along with immunosuppressant medications such as azathioprine. Topical corticosteroids and tacrolimus are also used. In cats, chloramphenicol is used in place of azathioprine. After the symptoms are brought into control, the starting dosage can usually be lowered. Because these medications can cause serious side effects, the lowest dose needed to keep symptoms in control is used.
There have been reports of improvement noted with dietary changes, including a raw foods diet. Because sunburn can exacerbate symptoms, sun should be avoided and canine sun blocks are recommended.
Copyright Elaine Moore. Contact the author to obtain permission for republication.
Read more at Suite101: Canine Pemphigus: Blisters and Skin Lesions in Dogs http://www.suite101.com/content/canine-pemphigus-a66098#ixzz17MIeacl9
http://hubpages.com/hub/Pemphigus-in-dogs more info
http://www.askavetquestion.com/answer_np-id-789-title--Our-dog-been-breaking-out-in-soreboilblister-type-bumps-on-h.htm photo of nose
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pemphigus_foliaceus_dog_1.jpg photo of extreme case.
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