Pemphigus foliaceus in a Dachshund dog: Case report

Abstract

Pemphigus foliaceus is an autoimmune skin disorder belonging to the pemphigus complex. Being classified as an autoimmune disease, that is, there is a production of antibodies against the skin's own components, more specifically those that make up adhesion molecules (keratinocytes). The aim of the present report was to evaluate a case involving a Dachshund castrated female dog, diagnosed through the analysis of the histopathological exam and the responsiveness to immunosuppression therapy. A five-year-old castrated Dachshund dog with a history of crusted lesions in the dorsal and ventral region for six months was seen at the Prime Dog veterinary medical center, located in the city of Goiânia, in the state of Goiás, and still presented anorexia in the last days. In the literature, the Dachshund breed is mentioned as one of the most affected by the disease. The bitch in the report was of the race in question, which can be identified as a possible cause of racial predisposition. Pemphigus foliaceus, although uncommon in veterinary routine, is the most common of the pemphigus complex. This disease is the most common immune-mediated dermatopathy in dogs.