Therapeutic Management of Flea Allergy Dermatitis in a Dog

January 2019 in “ INTAS POLIVET ”

Arvind Sharma

flea allergic dermatitis alopecia Fipronil Methoprene Chlorhexidine Miconazole Ofloxacin Clobetasol Cephalexin Prednisolone flea allergy hair loss Frontline Sentry Fiproguard antibacterial shampoo antifungal shampoo antibiotic ointment steroid ointment antibiotic steroid

TLDR The dog fully recovered and regrew hair after treatment.

A male Pitbull dog with chronic flea allergy dermatitis and alopecia on its lower back was successfully treated using a combination of Fipronil and Methoprene Spot-On Solution, Chlorhexidine and Miconazole shampoo, and topical Miconazole, Ofloxacin, and Clobetasol ointment. Additionally, oral administration of Cephalexin and Prednisolone was given. This treatment regimen resulted in complete recovery and hair re-growth.

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