Panniculitis is a disease that occurs in dogs when the fat tissue under the skin becomes inflamed. Nodules and lesions result from the condition. Canine panniculitis is very treatable under the care of a veterinarian.
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Symptoms
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Skin lesions on the neck or trunk, nodules on skin, dishcharge from lesions or nodules, scarring from ruptured nodules, fever, anorexia and lethargy are all symptoms of panniculitis.
Causes
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Panniculitis is caused by genetics, reactions to injected medications, blunt trama, chronic pressure, and bacterial or fungal infections.
Diagnosis
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Your veterinarian will perform a biospy of the fat tissue beneath the skin to diagnose canine panniculitis
Treatment
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Treatment for panniculitis includes surgical removal of lesions or steroid therapy. Large doses of vitamin E have also been used to treat panniculitis.
Prognosis
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Your dog can recover fully from canine panniculitis as long as the cause of the condition is treated. Some dogs experience recurrances of the condition, but these are also treatable.
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