Pemphigus Foliaceus In Cats Treatment. Pemphigus foliaceus causes more superficial skin lesions and is not normally as severe as pemphigus vulgaris. In about 50% of patients this is achieved with high doses of corticosteroids, secondary infections are common and antibiotic therapy is required.
A retrospective study of 37 cats. The pustules quickly rupture, resulting in the formation of extensive crusting of affected areas. The degree of crusting is one of the diagnostic features of this disease.
This is the most common autoimmune skin disease of cats.
Pf is the most common condition of the pemphigus complex 3,8 and is the most frequently occurring autoimmune skin condition in dogs, cats, and horses. The degree of crusting is one of the diagnostic features of this disease. Other immunosuppressive therapies may be needed. Any age, sex, or breed can be affected, but among dogs, akitas and chow chows may be predisposed.