Split Paw Pad Disease

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The Split Paw Pad Disease is a disease of bales ( English paw pad ) in domestic dogs . The cause is not known, it is suspected a genetic defect leading to a disorder of keratinization results so that superficial from deep layers of the epidermis to solve [: English split = cleaved divided ]. The Split Paw Pad Disease occurs primarily in young adult dogs. With the disease, sections of the ball horn loosen and there is usually a painful secondary infection. With a chronic course, crusts and ulcers can also appear. The diagnosis is confirmed histopathologically . There is no specific treatment.

literature

  • Stefanie Peters: Skin changes in the area of ​​the paws . In: small animal specifically . tape 18 , no. 3 , 2015, p. 12-21 , doi : 10.1055 / s-0035-1550101 .