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Acral lick granuloma or dermatitis.
 
Acral lick granuloma or dermatitis.
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What are the two major causes of this syndrome? <br>
 
What are the two major causes of this syndrome? <br>
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Radiographs of the region should be taken looking for evidence of an underlying cause, e.g. fracture, osteosarcoma. The dog should be carefully examined for evidence of joint disease. <br><br>
 
Radiographs of the region should be taken looking for evidence of an underlying cause, e.g. fracture, osteosarcoma. The dog should be carefully examined for evidence of joint disease. <br><br>
 
Atopy and/or food allergies should be investigated before making a definitive diagnosis of psychogenic dermatitis.
 
Atopy and/or food allergies should be investigated before making a definitive diagnosis of psychogenic dermatitis.
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Tail dock neuroma is a rare complication of surgical tail docking. In this condition, the nerve endings regrow in a disorganized manner forming a neuroma. <br><br>
 
Tail dock neuroma is a rare complication of surgical tail docking. In this condition, the nerve endings regrow in a disorganized manner forming a neuroma. <br><br>
 
Clinically, this appears as a swelling at the tail tip that stimulates pain or some other unpleasant sensation causing the dog to lick, chew, or mutilate the tail. Surgical removal is the treatment of choice.
 
Clinically, this appears as a swelling at the tail tip that stimulates pain or some other unpleasant sensation causing the dog to lick, chew, or mutilate the tail. Surgical removal is the treatment of choice.
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A 2-year-old dog was presented for evaluation of a mass on its forepaw. The lesion was raised, erythematous, moist, and firm to the touch. Closer examination revealed an erosive, circular lesion with a raised border; the lesion was slightly crater-like. A second healed lesion just distal to the first was also found, and extensive salivary staining was present on the paw. The owners reported the lesion had developed over the last several weeks, and this was the first occurrence of the lesion.


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