Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog developed skin pustules and fever after oral fluralaner treatment
By Dalmau, Annabel & Ordeix, Laura·Published in Veterinary Dermatology·2024·Anicura Mediterrani Hospital Veterinari Reus Spain, Spain·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Putative pemphigus‐like reaction to oral fluralaner in a dog
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 9-month-old mixed-breed dog developed widespread skin bumps and was very tired and warm to the touch a week after taking an oral flea and tick medication called fluralaner. Tests showed that the dog had a skin condition similar to pemphigus, which causes blisters and sores. The vet treated the dog with immunosuppressive therapy for four months, and the skin lesions completely cleared up without returning after the treatment ended.
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Abstract
AbstractA 9‐month‐old mixed‐breed dog developed generalised pustular dermatitis, accompanied by lethargy and hyperthermia, 7 days after oral fluralaner administration. Dermatopathological and microbiological evaluations were consistent with a pustular acantholytic dermatitis. A 4‐month course of immunosuppressive therapy resulted in complete remission of lesions, which did not recur after therapy was withdrawn.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.13243