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Panniculitis

Panniculitis inflames tissue beneath the skin and may produce nodules or draining lesions.

Panniculitis inflames tissue beneath the skin and may produce nodules or draining lesions. Investigation identifies contributing causes and treatment needs.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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