Non-pruritic granuloma in Norwegian forest cats

Vet Rec. 2005 Apr 30;156(18):575-7. doi: 10.1136/vr.156.18.575.

Abstract

The eosinophilic granuloma complex is a group of skin disorders common in cats. This paper describes the clinical, haematological and histopathological features of 17 related Norwegian forest cats, six of which had a linear granuloma on the caudal thigh, three of which also had a granuloma on the lower lip, and one of which had a granuloma in combination with an indolent ulcer. The high prevalence of the disease in this population is suggestive of a genetic background.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Wild
  • Cat Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Cat Diseases / etiology
  • Cat Diseases / genetics*
  • Cats
  • Eosinophilic Granuloma / epidemiology
  • Eosinophilic Granuloma / genetics
  • Eosinophilic Granuloma / veterinary*
  • Female
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease*
  • Male
  • Norway / epidemiology
  • Pedigree
  • Prevalence