In this study, researchers found that topical mousse treatments containing chlorhexidine and other active ingredients showed significant antibacterial effects on both skin and hair in short-haired dogs, but mainly on hair in long-haired dogs, suggesting hair evaluations might overestimate skin-level efficacy.
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March 2019 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that three mousse products containing chlorhexidine and varying antifungal components maintained significant antibacterial activity against S. pseudintermedius in vitro for up to 10 days, while other mousses did not show significant differences.
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July 2016 in “Veterinary Dermatology” In this study on dogs, topical antimicrobial sprays with varying ingredient profiles showed different levels of S. pseudintermedius growth inhibition, maintaining activity for at least 10 days.
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November 2023 in “Pathogens” This study detected sarcoptic mange in five free-ranging raccoon dogs in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, with four showing severe skin lesions and potential secondary bacterial infections, suggesting they may act as vectors in disease spread.
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November 2017 in “BMC Veterinary Research” This study suggests that topically applied fusidic acid may penetrate only the most superficial layers of canine skin but can reach sufficient concentrations to potentially treat infections caused by pathogenic staphylococci.
September 2012 in “The Thai journal of veterinary medicine” In this case study, apitoxin aquapuncture combined with herbal medicine was reported to have a favorable therapeutic effect in treating canine superficial pyoderma.
December 2023 in “Indian Journal of Canine Practice” In this case report, a 3-year-old beagle with recurrent skin lesions and alopecia due to a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection showed significant improvement within 10 days and complete resolution after a 28-day treatment with oral linezolid, alongside fungal infection management.
June 2025 in “Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine” In this case report, a persistent skin infection in a Bullykutta dog was resolved with a 10-day treatment regimen of Sulphamethoxazole, trimethoprim, omega fatty acids, and topical therapy after previous treatments failed.
February 2026 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study reported that abietic acid, derived from pine rosin, showed antimicrobial effects and reduced biofilm biomass in laboratory tests against microorganisms like Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans, suggesting potential further applications for skin infections.
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August 2012 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study found that feline superficial pyoderma was more prevalent in the dermatology-referral cats studied than previously reported, affecting mainly young cats with hypersensitivities and manifesting various lesion types.
October 2020 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This review discusses autoimmune blistering diseases across species and highlights new treatment efficacy findings and ongoing trials, but it reports no new clinical results.
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April 2010 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study documented the progression of exfoliative cutaneous lupus erythematosus in German shorthaired pointers and found generally poor responses to therapies, including immunomodulatory drugs and a TNF-α inhibitor.
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April 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” In this study, four dogs with a novel skin disease showed clinical lesions involving verrucous, crusted papules and plaques, and responded variably to immunosuppressive therapy, suggesting an immune-mediated cause.
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January 2021 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study found that adding low-level laser therapy to conventional treatment for canine acral lick dermatitis significantly increased hair growth compared to conventional therapy alone, but did not significantly reduce licking behavior.
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January 2020 in “Revista Brasileira de Ciência Veterinária” This case report describes a male cat with demodicosis primarily attributed to Demodex cati, suggesting the generalized disease may have been exacerbated by pruritus related to flea infestation.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” This research proposes to investigate the incidence of skin diseases in dogs from North-eastern India linked to deficiencies in alpha-linolenic and linoleic acids, as these essential fatty acids have anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory benefits potentially aiding inflammatory skin disease therapy.
December 2024 in “World s Veterinary Journal” This case study from Ukraine describes a 5-year-old Akita dog diagnosed with sebaceous adenitis, presenting with pruritus, alopecia, and inflammation; treatment over 30 days led to complete restoration of affected areas, implicating potential heritability in Akitas.
January 2024 in “Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine” In this study on dogs with yeast imbalances and dermatological signs, a protocol using chlorhexidine and Ophytrium products significantly reduced Malassezia pachydermatis counts and improved pruritus and irritation scores over 21 days, earning positive assessments from veterinarians and owners in most cases.
July 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In this case report, a 2-month-old dog with scabies showed improvement in skin condition and reduced mite presence 24 days after treatment with simparica, sulfur-based soap, and various topical and oral therapies.
January 2021 in “Research journal for veterinary practitioners” This study evaluated a commercial topical solution with essential fatty acids for its potential effectiveness in treating skin disorders in rabbits.
December 2019 in “Pubvet” This article discusses the diagnosis and management of allergic dermatoses in dogs, focusing on clinical diagnosis, complementary tests, and various treatment strategies, but it reports no new results.
June 2014 in “Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology” This study found that alkaloids isolated from Cucumis metuliferus fruit pulp demonstrated antiviral activity against IBDV in chicken embryo fibroblast cells and NDV in 10-day-old embryonated chicken eggs, while being non-cytotoxic.
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August 2012 The document discusses various diseases of the outer ear, categorized by symptoms like redness, crusts, bumps, pus-filled lesions, lumps, ulcers, and hair loss.
April 2026 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation” This review discusses recent advancements in nanotechnology for treating hypertrophic scarring and atopic dermatitis, highlighting the potential of nanotherapeutic platforms in enhancing therapeutic effects by modulating the skin's microenvironment.
April 2023 in “JIVA : journal of Indian Veterinary Association Kerala/JIVA :Journal of Indian Veterinary Association, Kerala” This case study reported the successful recovery of a Doberman Pinscher with skin lesions, demodicosis, pyoderma, and malasseziosis following treatment with fluralaner, enrofloxacin, shampoos, immune boosters, and fatty acids.
Custom skincare can be made based on genes, fewer cats in Lublin have FeLV/FIV than national average, and studies also looked at small water bodies, river pollution, guppy growth, toxins in biochars, palm oil issues, and pumpkin seed oil for hair strength.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This review highlights recent advancements in using nanotechnology for scar prevention and treatment, emphasizing the unique properties of nanomaterials in drug delivery and the challenges that remain in maximizing their potential for effective scar interventions.
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January 2023 in “Veterinary Sciences” This study found that applications of a shampoo and mousse containing plant extracts improved coat quality in dogs with a chronic keratinisation disorder without affecting skin hydration or hair lipids over the study period.
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August 2022 in “Animals” This review discusses the potential use of essential oils and melatonin as nutraceuticals in dogs, highlighting their promising applications for addressing conditions like stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, and alopecia.
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March 2020 in “Antibiotics” The researchers reported that carnosic acid and carnosol, extracts from rosemary leaves, specifically inhibit S. aureus virulence expression, suggesting potential topical treatments for atopic dermatitis flares.