Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Flea dips can cause serious skin problems in pets
By Frank, A A et al.·Published in Veterinary and human toxicology·1992·College of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Toxic epidermal necrolysis associated with flea dips.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old female Corgi developed severe skin problems after being treated with a flea dip containing d-limonene. The dog showed signs of a serious skin condition where large areas of skin began to slough off. After a tentative diagnosis of toxic epidermal necrolysis (a severe skin reaction), the veterinarian treated her with corticosteroids and provided extensive supportive care. Thankfully, the Corgi made a full recovery. This case highlights the risks associated with certain flea treatments and the importance of monitoring pets closely after such applications.
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Abstract
A 5-y-old intact female Himalayan cat was dipped with an organophosphate-based compound for flea infestation. The animal subsequently died of organophosphate intoxication. Skin lesions present at necropsy were diagnosed microscopically as toxic epidermal necrolysis. A 5-y-old spayed female Corgi dog was dipped with a d-limonene-based compound for flea infestation. The dog subsequently developed a bullous skin disorder which rapidly progressed to severe coalescing necrotizing dermatitis with large areas of skin sloughing. The dog was treated for a tentative diagnosis of toxic epidermal necrolysis with a short course of corticosteroids and extensive supportive care and recovered completely. Flea dip preparations have the potential to induce severe immune-mediated dermatopathies such as toxic epidermal necrolysis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1621364/