Published in Scientific Works. Series C. Veterinary Medicine, Vol. LXX, Issue 2
Written by Ionuț Răzvan DOBRE, Nicoleta CIOCÎRLIE
Dermatitis of various causes is one of the most common pathologies encountered in carnivores, especially from May to September. Our study focused on 19 cases of carnivores (11 dogs and 8 cats) which presented to a veterinary clinic with dermatitis of different aetiologies, with both auricular and skin localization. During the anamnesis, we noted the hyperproteic diet, as one of the most important factors favouring these conditions. The highest incidence was food allergic otitis in dogs (36.84%), followed by parasitic otitis in cats (31.57%), parasitic dermatitis in dogs (21.05%), and allergic dermatitis in cats (10.52%). Treatment included a hypoallergenic diet for 8-12 weeks. Dexamethasone or Prednisolone was associated, with therapy, ensuring the success of the therapeutic approach. The success of the treatment was decisively favoured by the hypoallergenic diet and the combination of anti-inflammatory drugs.
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