Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Shetland sheepdog skin disease treated with amino acid and lipid
By Bach, Jonathan F & Glasser, Seth A·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2013·School of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A case of necrolytic migratory erythema managed for 24 months with intravenous amino acid and lipid infusions.
Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old male Shetland sheepdog was diagnosed with necrolytic migratory erythema, a skin condition that caused painful lesions. To manage this, the veterinarian provided intermittent intravenous amino acids and added lipid infusions, which helped control the skin issues and allowed for longer intervals between treatments. The dog responded well to this treatment plan and maintained a good quality of life for 24 months.
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Abstract
A 9-year-old castrated male Shetland sheepdog was diagnosed with necrolytic migratory erythema and hepatocutaneous syndrome. Necrolytic migratory erythema was treated with intermittent intravenous amino acids as needed to control cutaneous lesions. The addition of lipid infusions extended the treatment interval. The patient had a favorable response for 24 months.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24155493/