Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Daily Ophytrium and Chlorhexidine Pads for Dogs with Skin Bacterial
By Gatellet, Marina et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2021·Ceva Santé, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Performance of Daily Pads Containing Ophytrium and Chlorhexidine Digluconate 3% in Dogs With Local Cutaneous Bacterial and/orOvergrowth.
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Plain-English summary
An 18-month-old mixed-breed dog was treated for skin problems caused by an imbalance of bacteria on its skin. The dog received daily applications of special pads containing Ophytrium and chlorhexidine digluconate for two weeks. After the treatment, the dog's skin condition improved significantly, with a noticeable reduction in bacteria and itching. Both the veterinarian and the dog's owner were very satisfied with the results, indicating that this treatment was effective for managing the dog's skin issues.
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Abstract
Local disturbances of the microbiota are common in dogs with underlying skin conditions. Antiseptic topical products are indicated to control such superficial disorders. The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of a daily application of pads containing Ophytrium and chlorhexidine digluconate 3% (DOUXO® S3 PYO Pads, Ceva Santé Animale, France) in dogs with focal bacterial and/orovergrowth. Eighteen dogs with focal skin dysbiosis were included in the analysis of this prospective, multicentric, field study. Dogs received daily pad applications for 14 days. Bacterial and/orcounts per microscopic field and a global score of the most affected patch (0-17 scale based on extension, severity, bacterial, andcytological scores) were assessed by a veterinarian and pruritus by the owner (Pruritus Visual Analog Scale) on days (D)0, D7, D14. Owner and veterinarian evaluations for performance and satisfaction were recorded. Eleven dogs had primarily cocci overgrowth and seven mostly. Mean bacterial andcounts decreased after 14 days (6.9-1.1; 7.6-1.5, respectively); 88.9% of dogs achieved a ≥70% microbial decrease and had ≤2 bacteria and ≤1per oil field. Mean global score of the most affected patch and pruritus score significantly improved at D14, respectively, from 8.6 to 2.6 and 4.5 to 1.2 (< 0.05 each, mean improvements of 70.4 and 71.4%, respectively). Global veterinary assessment of the protocol was satisfactory, good, or excellent in 88.9% of cases. Most owners (94.4%) considered the protocol efficacious. Using a pad containing Ophytrium and chlorhexidine digluconate 3% daily for 14 days improved the skin condition and pruritus of dogs with local dysbiosis, resulting in high satisfaction levels for both veterinarians and dog owners.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34026882/