Successful Deslorelin Implant Treatment in a Neutered Female Pomeranian Dog with Alopecia X

    January 2025 in “ Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Medicine/Revista Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária ”
    Patrícia Coimbra, Aline Bomfim Vieira
    Studysummary This source describes the first successful use of a deslorelin acetate implant to treat alopecia X in a neutered female dog, achieving profuse hair regrowth in 9 months, suggesting an uncomplicated and cost-effective alternative after melatonin failure.
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