September 2025 in “Journal of Parasite Science” 10.5% of cats in Cimahi had a fungal skin infection, mostly affecting young, female, domestic cats.
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October 2001 in “Mycoses” A young cat had a rare fungal infection caused by Microsporum gypseum.
April 2011 in “Companion Animal” Feline pododermatitis is less common in cats than in dogs.
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July 2009 in “Veterinary dermatology” Vesiculobullous lesions should be considered part of canine cutaneous epitheliotropic T-cell lymphoma.
January 2023 in “Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences” Dogs with skin lesions often have blood abnormalities and damaged hair.
9 citations
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September 1977 in “Journal of Small Animal Practice” Mange in guinea pigs can be cured with gamma benzene hexachloride washes.
April 2021 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Two siblings with tinea capitis improved after treatment with ketoconazole.
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November 1980 in “PubMed” A new mite species was found in California sea lions, causing skin issues.
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March 2016 in “PubMed” Tinea capitis in adults is best treated with oral terbinafine, but other medications may be needed for resistant infections, and family and pets should be checked to prevent reinfection.
June 2026 in “Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology” Canine demodicosis causes skin issues, anemia, and mineral deficiencies in dogs.
17 citations
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December 2003 in “Veterinary dermatology” Some masked palm civets in Japan have a skin disease caused by mites.
A rapid screening method using trichoscopy and clinical data can improve diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis.
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.
The dog fully recovered and regrew hair after a combination of topical and oral treatments.
17 citations
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February 1987 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The hair cuticle acts as a barrier against fungal infection, which occurs only deep within the hair follicle.
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December 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing skin diseases in ferrets.
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March 2023 in “ACTA SCIENTIAE VETERINARIAE” Real-time PCR quickly and accurately detects ringworm in dogs.
September 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” The dog improved significantly after treatment for skin mites and fungi.
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March 2008 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” A special clotrimazole varnish cured a siamang's persistent skin infection after 3 months.
January 2023 in “Repositorio Fundación Universitaria Agraria de Colombia” 1 citations
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January 2010 in “INTAS POLIVET” Two German shepherds with acute prostatitis were successfully treated with medication.
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September 2016 in “Veterinary dermatology” A combination of ciclosporin and ketoconazole can effectively treat severe hair loss in dogs.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil can be toxic to pets, especially cats, and public awareness is low.
January 2021 in “Plant Archives/Plant archives” Dogs with ear infections have a higher rate of yeast infection, especially German Shepherds, with seasonal variations observed.
September 2013 in “Helda (University of Helsinki)” Mutations in specific genes cause certain congenital defects in dogs, aiding in understanding similar human diseases.
3 citations
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January 2020 in “Acta veterinaria indonesiana” The cat with ringworm got better after being treated with oral and topical medications for 35 days.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” Effective flea control can resolve hair loss in cats.
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January 2019 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery open reports” A cat with severe skin issues improved with dexamethasone and cetirizine.
April 2021 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Two siblings with scalp fungus improved after 2 months of treatment.
July 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” A 28-day treatment successfully cured a dog's skin infection, restoring its hair and skin health.