TLDR The dog had a good prognosis with proper treatment and cleaning.
This chapter detailed a case study of a 10-year-old female neutered Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross with a 12-month history of progressive alopecia. The dog was treated with miconazole/chlorhexidine shampoo while awaiting dermatophyte culture results, which identified Microsporum canis after 8 days. The prognosis was positive, contingent on the dog's competent cell-mediated immunity and effective environmental cleaning to reduce re-infection risk. The chapter aimed to enhance clinical dermatology skills and knowledge through practical information, questions, and detailed answers on differential diagnoses, diagnostic tools, and treatment options.
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December 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing skin diseases in ferrets.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Fungi” Terbinafine and itraconazole are more effective against Microsporum canis than fluconazole and griseofulvin.
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July 2001 in “Australian veterinary journal” A cat with skin bumps and itching had high blood fats and skin infections, which improved with diet and medication changes.
January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cats with Feline Symmetrical Alopecia can regrow hair with proper treatment based on the specific cause, including diet, medication, or stress management.
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June 2013 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery” The document says to treat cat fungal infections with medicine and clean the environment, noting that cats without symptoms can still spread it to humans.
