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August 2012 in “Veterinary dermatology” Skin infections in cats are more common than thought, often affect young cats with allergies, and need better treatments.
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September 2006 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice/Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice” New drugs are improving treatment for hormone-related diseases in small pets.
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January 2006 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Topical melatonin and brushing did not affect hair regrowth in Siberian Huskies.
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September 2005 in “The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association/Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association” Trilostane effectively treated hair loss in Alaskan Malamutes with no adverse effects.
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January 2016 in “Experimental and molecular pathology” Giving immune serum from vaccinated mice to mice without T cells prevents infection and tumor growth.
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December 2008 in “Veterinary dermatology” A rabbit with sebaceous adenitis was effectively treated with ciclosporin and medium-chain triglycerides.
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March 2019 in “Human Genetics” A genetic mutation in the SGK3 gene causes hairlessness in Scottish Deerhounds and may relate to human hair loss.
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July 2014 in “Veterinary dermatology” Deslorelin may help intact male dogs regrow hair from alopecia X, with a 75% success rate and no side effects.
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February 2007 in “Clinical techniques in small animal practice” Dogs with sex hormone imbalances may not drink or pee a lot but often lose hair on their body and can have reproductive system issues.
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September 2006 in “Veterinary pathology” A dog with unusual skin lesions near its tail was successfully treated for a rare form of lupus.
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January 2003 in “Elsevier eBooks” Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.
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June 2015 in “Veterinary dermatology” A dog with complete hair loss regrew most hair after treatment, with no relapse after stopping treatment.
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May 2018 in “The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association/Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association” Deslorelin implants successfully treated hair loss in two male Keeshonden dogs.
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January 2013 Hypothyroidism in dogs is usually caused by immune system issues or gland atrophy, affects middle-aged purebreds most, and is treatable with medication.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science” Lokivetmab reduced itching in a dog with skin lymphoma.
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January 2020 in “Revista Brasileira de Ciência Veterinária” A cat in Brazil had severe skin issues worsened by improper treatment.
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November 1998 in “Journal of Small Animal Practice” The dog had a Sertoli cell tumor, which was successfully removed with surgery.
September 2023 in “Journal of Parasite Science” The dog's skin condition improved significantly after seven days of treatment.
June 2023 in “Small animal advances” A Chippiparai pup was successfully treated for scabies and a fungal infection using ivermectin and topical solutions.
March 2023 in “Enciclopédia Biosfera” Finasteride effectively treats BPH but requires continuous use to maintain benefits.
January 2023 in “Open veterinary journal” A cat developed skin problems from a certain brand of injected water pills, which went away after switching brands.
A spayed dog with vaginal bone structures causing infection was successfully treated by removing the bones and administering medication.
Diagnosing oral ulcers can be complex and requires careful examination and follow-up.
July 2019 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” Removing a testicular tumor in a dog reduced its aggressive behavior and skin problems.
An 11-year-old female Pinscher with Pemphigus Foliaceus was successfully diagnosed and treated.
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January 2007 in “The Year book of surgery” Mast cells and VEGF contribute to post-surgery adhesions, and blocking VEGF can reduce these adhesions; also, certain factors affect wound healing and fetal skin heals differently with age.
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March 2004 in “Annals of oncology” Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin is as effective as conventional doxorubicin but causes fewer heart problems and side effects.