Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A case report of the beneficial effect of oclacitinib in a dog with pemphigus vulgaris
- Journal:
- Veterinary Dermatology
- Year:
- 2022
- Authors:
- Martinez, Nicola et al.
- Affiliation:
- The University Veterinary Teaching Hospital of Sydney Sydney Australia · Australia
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Pemphigus vulgaris is a rare immune‐mediated skin disorder of the dog, usually treated with immunosuppressive medications such as oral glucocorticoids, azathioprine or ciclosporin. Herein we report the successful treatment of pemphigus vulgaris in a dog, using oclacitinib and a topical product containing fucidic acid (0.5 % w/w) and betamethasone valerate.
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