Note: Not every case of crispy, brown-tipped ears is Dermal Septic Necrosis (DSN) or vasculitis also known as “Crispy Ear”. For further information, please read the Crispy Ear article available on our web site.  Tail and toes can also be affected.

Figure 4. Photo of affected tail. Tail tip turns red and then grey-black, necrotic.

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