Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Spray with heat-treated lactobacilli helps mild dog skin allergy
By Santoro, Domenico et al.·Published in Veterinary Dermatology·2020·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine University of Florida Gainesville, 2015 SW 16th Avenue FL 32610 USA, United States·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Clinical efficacy of spray‐based heat‐treated lactobacilli in canine atopic dermatitis: a preliminary, open‐label, uncontrolled study
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Plain-English summary
A group of 10 dogs with mild atopic dermatitis (a common itchy skin condition) was treated with a spray containing heat-treated Lactobacillus bacteria for 28 days. Owners reported a noticeable reduction in itching and overall skin issues, with improvements seen as early as two weeks into the treatment. By the end of the study, most dogs showed a good to excellent response, and the spray was easy for owners to use. While the skin's microbiota didn't change significantly, the treatment appeared effective in alleviating symptoms of atopic dermatitis.
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Abstract
BackgroundCanine atopic dermatitis (cAD) is a common inflammatory and pruritic skin disease, with various treatment options. The use of topical products containing natural ingredients has proven increasingly popular.ObjectiveTo evaluate the effects of a spray solution containing heat‐killed Lactobacillus rhamnosus and L. reuteri, on the clinical signs and cutaneous microbiota of atopic dogs.AnimalsTen privately owned, mildly affected, nonseasonally atopic dogs.Methods and materialsThe spray was applied to the ventrum every 24 h for 28 days. Clinical scores, skin barrier function and owner assessment were evaluated on day (D)0, D14, D28 and D42. The cutaneous microbiota was analysed on D0 and D28.ResultsA reduction in the total clinical score was seen at each time point (D14, P = 0.03; D28, P = 0.04; D42, P = 0.001). A reduction in the regional clinical scores was seen after D28 (P = 0.01) and D42 (P = 0.003). A significant reduction in the pruritus score was seen on D42 (P = 0.01). A lower hydration value was seen on D28 (P = 0.02) and D42 (P = 0.02) on the pinnae. A good‐to‐excellent response and an easy‐to‐use administration was reported by owners. There were no significant changes in the cutaneous microbiota after 28 days.Conclusions and clinical importanceThere was a significant and rapid decrease in the clinical signs associated with cAD after use of the spray. Future larger, randomized, controlled studies are needed to confirm these results and to assess the effects on the cutaneous immunity and microflora of atopic dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.12915