Eosinophilic Dermatitis in Two Golden Hamsters

Abstract

Two golden hamsters demonstrated general pruritus and erythema on the ventral trunk. Histophathological examination of the skin lesions showed moderate to severe infiltration of eosinophils in both cases. Diet change and treatment with systemic corticosteroids resulted in improvement in skin lesions in Case 1. In this instance, 4 days after return to the former diet, erythema reappeared. In Case 2, a change of bedding material and systemic corticosteroids resulted in improvement in skin lesions. Erythema redeveloped 3 days after the original bedding material was restored. These findings suggest that allergic reactions may be related to eosinophilic dermatitis in golden hamsters.