A scale to assess the severity of pruritus in dogs was further validated. Comparison with one containing visible numerical markings demonstrated that owners were heavily influenced by presence numbers, resulting a loss scale's ability generate continuous data. The traditional visual analogue therefore essential. tested on 713 who presented their for veterinary attention. Pruritus scores 408 skin disease covered full range possible values (0 10). In 305 no disease, 90 gave score greater than...

Curie‐point pyrolysis mass spectra were obtained from reference Propionibacterium strains and canine isolates. Artificial neural networks (ANNs) trained by supervised learning (with the back‐propagation algorithm) to recognize these their spectra; all isolated dogs identified as human wild type P. acnes. This is an important nosological discovery, demonstrates that combination of spectrometry ANNs provides objective, rapid accurate identification technique. Bacteria different biopsy...

ABSTRACT Food allergy or dietary intolerance was diagnosed in 25 dogs. A screening diet of home‐cooked chicken and rice used all cases except those dogs which were regularly fed chicken. If an improvement noted, then challenged with their original and, if relapse occurred, they suspected having a diet‐related dermatosis. After remission achieved by again feeding the animals provocatively components. The offending component single constituent 13 animals. age onset clinical signs ranged from...

The treatment of canine chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CCLE) variants generally requires immunosuppression, which often results in potentially severe adverse effects. Janus kinase inhibitors, like oclacitinib, might be a valuable option due to their rapid inhibition the action interferons known relevant pathogenesis CCLE.To report efficacy and safety oral oclacitinib for CCLE variants.Seven dogs were diagnosed with based on clinical signs compatible histopathological...

Child growth, adult physique and somatic changes in old age are compared the two populations by means of a cross-sectional survey. The results indicate that Lufa Highlanders has features common with high-altitude populations. Throughout growth period people heavier, more muscular skeletally robust than Karkar Islanders. Maturity is reached earlier coastal population close relation between height, child rate maturity observed some parts New Guinea, including Lufa, does not apply to island...

Perianal fistula (PAF) formation in dogs is a frustrating and painful disease, occurring primarily German shepherd dogs. Ciclosporin has become the recommended treatment of choice yet may be associated with numerous adverse effects. This case report describes successful two cases PAF oclacitinib.犬的肛门周围瘘(PAF)形成是一种令人沮丧和痛苦的疾病，主要发生在德国牧羊犬身上。环孢素已成为推荐的治疗方法，但可能与许多不良反应有关。本病例报告描述了用奥拉替尼成功治疗的两例PAF。.L’apparition de fistules périanales chez les chiens est une affection frustrante et douloureuse, survenant...

Abstract— The distribution of Staphylococcus intermedius and coagulase‐negative staphylococci on the hair, skin surface, within hair follicles mucous membranes a group dogs is reported. was recovered in higher numbers from distal (mean 0.5 log 10 colony forming units plus one [C.F.U. g ‐1 ]) rather than proximal 0.13 C.F.U. ), P = 0.01. follicle 0.11 ) surface 0.02 0.02. No such difference found for staphylococci. Differences were not either or membranes.

ABSTRACT Demodex cuniculi in a number of dwarf rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is reported. In contrast to previous reports the findings suggest that mite should be considered as normal resident epidermis and hair follicle rabbit.

A study of staphylococci isolated from the anterior nares 16 owners dogs with atopic dermatitis and 13 veterinary practice staff in constant contact was conducted. There one persistent nasal carrier four transient carriers Staphylococcus intermedius . This carriage rate is higher than previously reported presumably contributes to presence antibodies S. about 20 per cent normal population. Thus transfer dog human probably not uncommon. Keywords - , Dogs, Human contacts, Staphylococci.

Of eight cats with miliary dermatitis, six showed a good response to treatment dietary supplement of essential fatty acids. The analysis serum acids revealed significant abnormalities in dermatitis compared normal cats.

A study of staphylococci isolated from the anterior nares 16 owners dogs with atopic dermatitis and 13 veterinary practice staff in constant contact was conducted. There one persistent nasal carrier four transient carriers Staphylococcus intermedius. This carriage rate is higher than previously reported presumably contributes to presence antibodies S. intermedius about 20 per cent normal population. Thus transfer dog human probably not uncommon.

ABSTRACT A microdissection technique was used to investigate the flora of canine skin surface and hair follicle. Anaerobic incubation revealed a species Propionibacterium on seven 11 normal dogs. The organism had cultural biochemical similarities acnes. Analysis distribution significant differences between carriage males females, dogs with long shorthaired coats coarse fine hair. When present, regional P acnes similar that found man, higher numbers trunk than feet.

Thirty dogs with superficial pyoderma were randomly allocated to treatments either lincomycin hydrochloride (22 mg/kg twice daily) or clindamycin (11 once daily), initially for three weeks. Samples taken from pustules, adjacent apparently uninvolved skin, and the nares. These submitted bacterial culture sensitivity testing. The re-examined after weeks treatment samples bacteriology nares, any pustules that present skin in area was previously affected; extended if necessary. Seventy-one per...

Fourteen cats with crusting dermatoses ('miliary dermatitis') were supplemented various combinations of evening primrose oil and fish oil. The cutaneous signs improved when the either alone or a combination Fish was unable to maintain remission deteriorated. subsequent administration two oils resulted in resolution dermatosis.

Twenty‐one dogs with atopy were entered into a blinded, placebo‐controlled study lasting eight weeks. They randomly divided three groups and all given supplementary oils orally once daily. The in A B borage seed oil fish combination (Viacutan; Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica) to provide 176 mg/kg or 88 respectively. group C 204 olive as placebo. re‐examined after four weeks scored for pruritus, erythema, oedema, alopecia self‐excoriation. After the scores erythema self‐excoriation, total...

Abstract The mineral analyses of nails from 32 normal dogs were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry or colorimetrically. Data compared with the 21 cases idiopathic canine onychomadesis. German Shepherd significantly over represented (P < 0.005) in affected group a reference hospital population. Significant increases concentration calcium 0.05), potassium sodium 0.0005) and phosphorus 0.05) found animals. composition was different that non-German dogs. Normal ranges for...