Vol. 8, Special Issue 5, Part C (2023)

Author(s): Balagoni Hanuman, A Ragini, Palthyavath Suman and Anand VM

Abstract: A 6-year-old female Golden Retriever with a history of significant pruritis, erythema, alopecia, musty odor, greasy scales, and generalized erythema presented. Monopolar budding yeasts were found in the impression smear during cytological examination. On days 0 and 21, mean yeast counts and clinical lesion scores were noted. Itraconazole tablets were administered twice weekly (Monday and Tuesday) at a dose of 5 mg/kg for a total of six weeks of treatment. Shampoo containing chlorhexidine and ketoconazole was prescribed to be used topically twice per week. Dog made a full recovery after six weeks, free of skin lesions and pruritis.