In article <47gel3$s4d at news.proaxis.com>, drdave at proaxis.com (David
Lorusso) writes:
>My 18 year old Morgan horse is in the early stages of pemhigus. I know it
>is an auto-immune skin disease, but I would like to know how it effects
>connective tissue internally. Does it led to organ failure, and breakdown
>of joint connective tissue? Thanks.
Not usually in horses. Have you asked your DVM about this? Have you
posted your question on lists like VETMED-L, rec.equestrian, EQUINE-L?
Also, call and ask to speak to the veterinary dermatologist at the nearest
vet school. There can be complications from the pemphigus and / or from
the treatment. One of these is laminitis, others are things like
secondary infections, etc... Usually things like steroids (dexamethazone)
and / or gold salts are used to treat pemphigus in horses.
Good Luck IMHO O-) Dr JR
email: JRDVMDIVER at aol.com
Julie A. Robinson DVM, MVSc, MS, DABVP (Equine)
All Standard Disclaimers Apply...
