Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Therapeutic effects of beta-thujaplicin eardrops on canine Malassezia-related otitis externa.
- Journal:
- The Journal of veterinary medical science
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Nakano, Yasuyuki et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Science · Japan
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
An eardrop solution of beta-thujaplicin was examined for therapeutic effects on canine Malassezia-related otitis externa. Half to one ml of beta-thujaplicin solution of 100 microg/ml including DMSO 2% was injected everyday into both external ear canals of 31 cases for test-of-cure agreement. Fifteen score phases were established from the symptoms and cerumen smear biopsy findings, and score changes were recorded at least once a week. The means of the second and the third inspection day scores decreased significantly more than the previous value of each. In addition, the numbers of yeast-like organisms clearly decreased. These results suggest that beta-thujaplicin eardrops are effective for Malassezia-related otitis externa in dogs.
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