Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Spot-on fatty acid and oil treatment reduces itching in dogs
By Blaskovic, M et al.·Published in Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)·2014·Clinic of Small Animal Medicine at the Centre for Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Germany·View original on PubMed →
PetCaseFinder translated the abstract of this peer-reviewed paper into plain English so pet owners can read it. We do not publish original research — every detail traces back to the citation above. How we work →
Original publication title: The effect of a spot-on formulation containing polyunsaturated fatty acids and essential oils on dogs with atopic dermatitis.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with atopic dermatitis (a skin allergy) received a spot-on treatment containing polyunsaturated fatty acids and essential oils once a week for eight weeks. Owners and veterinarians noted significant improvements in itching and skin lesions compared to dogs that received a placebo treatment. Many dogs in the treatment group showed at least a 50% improvement in their symptoms without any side effects. This treatment was found to be safe and effective for managing the signs of atopic dermatitis in dogs.
People also search for: dog itching treatment · atopic dermatitis in dogs · essential oils for dog skin allergies
Abstract
Recent studies have shown that immunological aberrations and epidermal barrier defects could be important in the pathogenesis of canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) and that oral polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) might influence the epidermal barrier. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a spot-on formulation containing PUFAs and essential oils on pruritus and lesions caused by CAD. Forty-eight privately owned dogs of different breeds, ages and genders diagnosed with atopic dermatitis were included in a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, multicentre clinical trial. Dogs were treated with a spot-on formulation containing PUFAs and essential oils or placebo on the dorsal neck once weekly for 8weeks. Before and after the study, CAD extent and severity index-03 (CADESI-03) and pruritus scores were determined by veterinarians and owners, respectively. There was significantly more improvement in CADESI-03 and pruritus scores in the treatment group than in the placebo group (P=0.011 and P=0.036, respectively). Additionally, more dogs improved by at least 50% in CADESI-03 and pruritus scores in the treatment group than in the placebo group (P=0.008 and P=0.070, respectively). No adverse reactions were observed. The topical preparation containing PUFAs and essential oils was a safe treatment and beneficial in ameliorating the clinical signs of CAD.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24355814/