Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Oclacitinib treatment for severe ear inflammation in two cats
By Chan, Tim et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2024·Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Oclacitinib therapy in two cats with refractory proliferative and necrotising otitis externa.
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Plain-English summary
Two cats with a rare ear condition called proliferative and necrotising otitis externa (PNOE) were not getting better with usual treatments. One cat had issues in the middle ear, while the other had skin problems around the ear. Both cats were treated with a medication called oclacitinib, which helped them improve significantly. This treatment worked well for their stubborn symptoms, allowing them to feel more comfortable.
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Abstract
Feline proliferative and necrotising otitis externa (PNOE) is a rare immune-mediated condition, usually self-limiting or responsive to immunosuppressants such as topical tacrolimus. This case report describes two cats with refractory PNOE that responded successfully to oclacitinib. One cat also had middle ear involvement and the other cat had extra-auricular dermatitis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38818665/