1991/07/01 by James G. Jeffers, Kevin J. Shanley, Robert O. Schick
Medicine · Neuroscience · #Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases #Hereditary Neurological Disorders #Sympathectomy and Hyperhidrosis Treatments
paper · pdf · doi:10.2460/javma.1991.199.01.77
An 8-year-old ovariohysterectomized Chow Chow was referred because of dermatologic lesions diagnosed as pemphigus foliaceus. Intolerance to orally administered corticosteroids necessitated the use of methylprednisolone pulse therapy. One week after treatment, diabetes mellitus was diagnosed on the basis of blood and urine test results. For 3 years after treatment, the dog has remained a well-regulated diabetic. Complete remission of pemphigus foliaceus is maintained by alternate-day, orally administered prednisone (0.5 mg/kg of body weight).