Prior History

Sallie is a 7-year-old Pomeranian mix. Her previous veterinarian first examined her in May ’07. She had a history of chronic ear disease, chronic periodontal disease, and constant paw licking. Her prior vaccine status was recorded as current. She initially responded well to a low-dose oral steroid/antihistamine combination medication. A re-examination in December 2007 revealed a progressive otitis externa and generalized itching. A dental prophylaxis and biopsy of the ear flaps were scheduled.

Diagnostics:

A Tissue Biopsy of the ear revealed a condition called Cell-Poor Vascularitis. This is an ischemic, immune-mediated dermatopathy.

Therapy:

Pentoxyphylline (Trental) therapy was started on 2/08. The initial response was fair. New ulcerated lesions of the feet and face developed. The addition of injectable corticosteroids seems to help the dermal inflammatory response.

Follow-up: Immune-Mediated Ischemic Dermatopathy

12/08 – The pentoxifylline and corticosteroid therapy was providing a declining response. It was decided to take another course of treatment.

02/10/09 – At that time, we started the Vet Immune Professional Tabs along with hypoallergenic canned food. Within two weeks, she began showing decreased facial and ear-flap inflammation. The pentoxifylline had been previously discontinued, and the long-term corticosteroids were tapered down and stopped.

03/10/09 – Sallie is gaining weight, feeling perkier, and getting a healthier hair coat. Most importantly, her extremely painful, irritated, and scarred ear flaps are markedly improved without any topical therapy. She still has some mild, ongoing, itchy dermatitis.

02/10/09: Starting therapy.

02/10/09: Starting therapy. Right ear: Notice torn AND folded
ear flap margins, hyperpigmentation, redness, and scale.

02/10/09: Starting therapy. Left ear: Notice scabs, crusts,
and scales.

02/10/09: Starting therapy. Left ear—notice torn ear flap margin,
very sensitive and painful!

02/23/09: After two weeks of therapy, the right ear has
decreased crusts, scale, and redness and is less painful.

02/23/09: After two weeks of therapy, the left ear had
decreased crusts, scales, and redness and was less painful!

03/10/09: After 4 weeks of therapy, the left ear continues to
improve. Decreased scabs and regaining healthier skin coloring.

03/10/09: After 4 weeks of therapy, this Pomeranian mix is
gaining weight, and the hair coat is beginning to shine.

Assessment: Immune-Mediated Ischemic Dermatopathy

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Attending veterinarian: Dr. Bill Burlingame

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