An adult (18-month-old) dog was presented for lameness and bleeding of the paws of 4 months’ duration. The owner reported that the lesions developed slowly, and only recently did all four paws look similar to the one shown (96). The paws were painful, swollen, and exudative. The interdigital tissue was friable, and blood and pus exuded from the area when it was touched.
i. This is a case of pododermatitis. This is a clinical example of what type of pyoderma?
ii. What is the most common underlying cause of generalized pododermatitis in a dog of this age, and how is it treated? What is the most common cause of pododermatitis in dogs?
iii. What are sterile granuloma syndrome and nodular dermatofibrosis syndrome?
