September 2025 in “Journal of Parasite Science” 10.5% of cats in Cimahi had a fungal skin infection, mostly affecting young, female, domestic cats.
March 2025 in “Journal of Bio Innovation” Microsporum canis causes ringworm in dogs and cats, treatable with topical and oral antifungals.
January 2026 in “The Pharma Innovation” A kitten with mange was cured using selamectin, shampoo, supplements, and ointment.
February 2026 in “Scientific Messenger of LNU of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology” Dermatophytosis in cats is treated with antifungal medications.
July 2024 in “Advancements in Life Sciences” Fungal infections are the most common skin disease in cats, especially white ones.
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January 2021 in “Advances in animal and veterinary sciences” Pets in Egypt can pass skin fungus, especially Microsporum canis, to humans, with outdoor and young pets being more at risk.
July 2025 in “Veterinarski arhiv” About 32.5% of stray cats in Bogor have a skin infection called Microsporum canis.
April 2011 in “Companion Animal” Feline pododermatitis is less common in cats than in dogs.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Dermatophytosis in cats is a common fungal infection that usually resolves itself but can be severe in vulnerable animals.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” Three Persian cats with mange were successfully treated with Ivermectin injections.
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January 2022 in “Advances in animal and veterinary sciences” Ketoconazole cream effectively treats fungal skin infections in cats.
June 2023 in “Deleted Journal” Healthy dogs and cats can carry and spread skin infections without showing symptoms.
May 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Cats and dogs with dermatophytosis show skin issues, with dogs having more severe symptoms.
The dog fully recovered and regrew hair after a combination of topical and oral treatments.
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December 2010 in “Preventive Veterinary Medicine” Young dogs and cats in Western Turkey often have skin infections caused by fungi, especially Microsporum canis.
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April 2013 in “Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal/Maǧallaẗ Asyūṭ al-ṭibiyyaẗ al-baytariyyaẗ” Most cats with ear infections recovered after treatment, especially Turkish Angora and Persian breeds.
June 2023 in “Journal of Biosciences and Health” Healthy dogs and cats often carry skin fungi without showing symptoms, which can spread to others.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” Devon Rex cats with skin issues were successfully treated with antifungal medication.
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July 1983 in “Veterinary Quarterly” Ketoconazole effectively treats skin fungus in cats and dogs with minimal side effects.
January 2019 in “INTAS POLIVET” The dog fully recovered and regrew hair after treatment.
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April 2024 in “Pathogens” A pet ferret had a serious infection from Mycobacterium xenopi, which can spread to humans.
November 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” The dog's condition improved after 21 days of treatment.
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December 2003 in “Veterinary dermatology” Some masked palm civets in Japan have a skin disease caused by mites.
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January 2017 in “Genes” The gene KAP22-1 affects wool yield and fiber shape in sheep.
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February 2019 in “Genes” Proper control of β-catenin activity is crucial for development and preventing diseases like cancer.
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February 2019 in “Genes” The study concludes that mutations in the AEBP1 gene can cause a form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and should be considered in diagnosis.
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April 2019 in “Genes” Researchers found a genetic region that influences the number of coat layers in dogs.
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December 2021 Cats likely have a reactive skin condition, while dogs may have a more complex, possibly cancerous one.
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September 2024 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” Afoxolaner effectively treats mange in guinea pigs with one dose.
June 2018 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” Three related Persian cats have a rare, likely hereditary skin condition causing hair loss and poor coat quality, with limited treatment options.