Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat develops skin pustules after using plant-based flea oil
By Zhou, Zijin et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2022·Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Sterile neutrophilic dermatitis in a cat associated with a topical plant-derived oil flea preventative.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old female domestic short hair cat developed sudden skin problems, including pustules and blisters, after using a plant-based flea treatment. A skin biopsy showed a severe inflammatory response, but tests for infection came back negative. The cat's skin condition improved quickly after starting treatment with a glucocorticoid medication.
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Abstract
A 4-year-old, female spayed, domestic short hair cat presented with an acute eruption of pustules and bullous plaques after application of a plant-based, essential oil flea preventative. Histopathological evaluation of biopsies revealed severe neutrophilic infiltrate within the dermis and culture was negative. The cat's skin lesions responded rapidly to glucocorticoid monotherapy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34472155/