Localized Demodicosis in a Dog After Fluticasone Propionate Treatment for Chronic Bronchitis

Vargo, Cheryl; Banović, Frane

doi:10.1016/j.tcam.2021.100578

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“…Since the mask comes in contact with the patient’s muzzle and the surrounding environment, a higher contamination of this part was expected. In the case reports of two cats and a dog, local demodicosis of the skin area, which came in contact with a facemask, occurred after therapy with inhalative glucocorticoids, presumably due to local immunosuppression [ 34 , 35 ]. In addition, it seems possible that contact with a mask contaminated with potentially pathogenic bacteria might also be a source of skin or wound infections.…”

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Bacterial Contamination of Inhalation Chambers Used for Cats and Dogs with Chronic Airway Diseases

et al. 2023

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Inhalation chambers (ICs) are regularly used in veterinary medicine for the inhalative treatment of chronic respiratory diseases in dogs and cats. Since therapy is usually required lifelong and daily, devices are frequently in use. The aim of this study was to identify bacterial contamination of ICs used for cats and dogs in relation to the applied cleaning measures. Swabs from ICs of 66 cats and 19 dogs with chronic airway diseases were obtained using a standardized protocol and subsequently cultured. A questionnaire was completed by the pet owners regarding the history of their pet’s illness and applied device cleaning measures. Overall, 64% (54/86) of the ICs were found to be contaminated; the mask was significantly (p < 0.001) more often contaminated than other device parts. Most cultured bacteria were environmental contaminants; however, some harbored pathogenic potential. Cleaning frequency and method did not significantly influence the presence of contamination. Bacterial contamination of ICs, used for cats and dogs, is common but is not significantly influenced by the type or frequency of cleaning. To avoid potential infection by opportunistic bacteria, the instruction of pet owners regarding the maintenance of the ICs is recommended.

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Bacterial Contamination of Inhalation Chambers Used for Cats and Dogs with Chronic Airway Diseases

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“…According to scientists (Lopes et al, 2019;Erawan et al, 2019;Vargo & Banovic, 2021), in recent years, due to the increase in the number of dogs and cats, as well as the increase in the population of homeless animals (sources of invasion), the maintenance of carnivores at a low level of veterinary care, a trend towards an increase in the spread of acarosis was noted. At the same time, indicators of the extensiveness of demodectic infestation in connection with age, breed, physiological and seasonal characteristics in dogs are insufficiently clarified and require clarification.…”

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Regional features of the course of demodicosis in dogs

Prosyanyi¹,

Horiuk²

2023

GSC Adv. Res. Rev.

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Demodicosis is one of the most common diseases in dogs. We have analyzed the epizootological features of the course of demodectic invasion in dogs. In the process of research, territorial, age, breed, sex, seasonal features of the distribution of canine demodicosis, clinical forms of its manifestation were studied. When making a diagnosis, the generally accepted laboratory diagnostic method was used. In the conditions of the Kamenetz-Podolsk region, the share of demodicosis of all pathologies of the skin of dogs is 24.6%. Clinically, 69.9% of the animals had local demodicosis, and its most common forms were scaly (35.4%), mixed (21.2%) and pustular (18.6%). The highest morbidity rate was observed in female short-haired breeds (Bulldog, Rottweiler and Pug) at the age of 7-12 months, there were two peaks in the incidence of dogs in March - 31.1% and in October-November (37.8-34.1%).

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“…In dogs with idiopathic eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy treated with inhaled fluticasone (100–250 μg/12 h), long-term follow-up found HPAA inhibition in two dogs treated for more than 2 years with fluticasone monotherapy; only one dog had clinical signs of iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism [ 26 ]. Other possible local side effects have been anecdotally described in dogs undergoing chronic treatment with inhaled fluticasone [ 27 ]. In the present study, a short-term-oriented dosing scheme was used.…”

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Comparative Study of Inhaled Fluticasone Versus Oral Prednisone in 30 Dogs with Cough and Tracheal Collapse

Talavera-López,

Sáez-Mengual,

Fernández-del-Palacio

2023

Veterinary Sciences

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Coughing is common in dogs with tracheal collapse (TC). The use of inhaled corticosteroids is less widespread than oral ones. This study aims to compare the effects of oral and inhaled corticosteroids in dogs with cough and TC. Thirty dogs were prospectively included and randomized to the prednisone oral group (OG, 14) or fluticasone inhaled group (IG, 16). A clinical score (CS) based on four clinical parameters (respiratory distress, cough episodes, cough frequency, tracheal sensitivity) was monitored at the hospital (enrolment and weeks 2 and 4). Water intake, urination habits, and adherence and tolerance to treatments were monitored weekly. Significant improvements in clinical parameters were identified in both groups throughout the study. Between-group (OG–IG) comparisons revealed no significant differences, indicating equivalent improvement. At the study’s endpoint, the IG dogs had a significantly lower CS (5.69 ± 0.79) than OG dogs (6.43 ± 1.02, p < 0.05). Adherence and tolerance were comparable. From weeks 2 to 4, OG dogs were significantly thirstier and urinated more frequently than IG dogs. In conclusion, fluticasone provided good tolerability and efficacy in controlling cough in dogs with TC, and they showed a lower incidence of signs of hypercortisolism compared to prednisone. These data encourage the use of inhaled fluticasone in dogs with cough and TC.

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Localized Demodicosis in a Dog After Fluticasone Propionate Treatment for Chronic Bronchitis

Cited by 5 publications

References 24 publications

Bacterial Contamination of Inhalation Chambers Used for Cats and Dogs with Chronic Airway Diseases

Bacterial Contamination of Inhalation Chambers Used for Cats and Dogs with Chronic Airway Diseases

Regional features of the course of demodicosis in dogs

Comparative Study of Inhaled Fluticasone Versus Oral Prednisone in 30 Dogs with Cough and Tracheal Collapse

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