Pemphigus Foliaceus in Cats

Pemphigus Foliaceus in Cats

By: Dr. Mark Thompson

Section: Follow-up

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.


 
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