Eosinophilic granuloma syndrome in dogs and cats
Eosinophilic granuloma syndrome in dogs and cats
Canine and feline eosinophilic granulomatous syndrome is is a disease that appears mainly in cats and dogs, and no specific cause has been found. The main symptoms of affected dogs and cats are bumps, ulcers and itching on the lips or thighs, mouth and other locations, which require timely anti-inflammatory and antibacterial treatment to avoid secondary infections.
Clinical signs of eosinophilic granuloma syndrome in dogs and cats
Eosinophilic granuloma syndrome in cats consists of three disorders: eosinophilic ulcers are painless, itchy, well-defined, erythematous ulcers that appear primarily on the upper lip. Eosinophilic spots are well-defined erythematous bumps that are itchy and most often found in the mid-thigh area. Linear granulomas present as well-defined, linearly structured bumps, varying in color from yellow to pink, and are found primarily on the caudal aspect of the hind limbs; canine eosinophilic granulomas are similar to those in cats, and present as ulcers or proliferative masses if the lesions are found in the oral cavity, occasionally as plaques or nodules, and as pimples when they are found on the lips and other parts of the body.
Dr. Oxygen Pets suggests:
1, Vipda Amoxicillin Powder, used for systemic anti-inflammatory sterilization, to avoid secondary infection of the affected dogs and cats in the affected areas of the skin, oral, once a day, for 3-5 days.
2, Skin Noon skin spray, used for anti-inflammatory sterilization of the affected areas of the ectodermis, mainly for the establishment of a protective film for the skin, to improve the function of the skin, 3-5 times a day, for 5-7 days.
3, zinc oxide ointment, has the role of skin anti-inflammatory pus, can promote skin repair, disinfection can be applied directly to the affected area.
4, Lekou Ning (Puant), for dogs and cats eosinophilic granulomatous disease foci occurring in the oral cavity ulcer symptoms, can be antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, repair the oral mucosa, 1-2 times a day, each time 3-5 times, 3-5 consecutive days of use.
5. Chlorpheniramine maleate tablets are used for dogs and cats for anti-allergy and relief of itchy skin symptoms, dogs: 2~4mg/dose, cats: 1~2mg/dose.
Treatment options for eosinophilic granuloma syndrome in dogs and cats
Treatment is based on the principles of anti-allergy and prevention of secondary infections.
1. Prednisone methylacetate, topical application, twice daily.
2. Fludioxonil acetate, topical application, twice daily.
3. Dexamethasone, 0.2~1.0 mg/kg, subcutaneous injection/oral, 1~2 times daily.
4. Hydrocortisone, 4 mg/kg, orally, once daily.
5. Amoxicillin, 10-20 mg/kg, orally, 2-3 times daily.
6. Cefotadine, 25-50 mg/kg, intravenously, twice daily.