Pemphigus Foliaceus in Cats
By: Dr. Mark Thompson

Section: Follow-up

This is a cat with pemphigus foliaceus. Notice the crusty lesions on the face and how the lesions affect the nose.

Optimal treatment for your cat requires a combination of home and professional veterinary care. Follow–up can be critical, especially if your cat does not rapidly improve. Administer all prescribed medication as directed. Alert your veterinarian if you are experiencing problems treating your cat.

Medication adjustments are critical to management of pemphigus foliaceus and to avoidance of side effects. Thus, it is critical to keep recheck appointments.

Observe your cat carefully for response to treatment and for side effects and communicate closely with the veterinarian.

A periodic CBC will be done if immunosuppressive drugs like chlorambucil are used.