Клінічний підхід щодо діагностики та лікування асоціативних дерматитів у котів

Abstract

As a result of the studies it was found that associative dermatitis in cats has a complex etiological nature, which is associated with the active influence of the multifactorial system of pathogens, primarily of the parasitic-fungal profile. Collecting the primary history data, it was found that 29 cats (37.18 ± 3.15%) of the total number of animals examined had local skin lesions (head, auricles, distal extremities, lumbar and sacral parts) and severe itching, and 13 animals (16.67 ± 2.36%) had generalized lesions (miliary dermatitis). Diagnostic tests that were performed revealed the etiological factor of skin pathologies in the examined cats (Felicola subrostratus (Burmeister, 1838) and Microsporum canis (Bodin ex Gueg, 1902). Clinical signs with trichodectosis-dermatophytosis dermatitis were characterized by clear foci of inflammation, hypotrichosis, the presence of seborrhea and severe allopecia in the muzzle (around the eyes, mouth), on the ventral surface of the neck, groin and abdomen. Itching was pronounced (8 points) Diagnostic criteria for trichodectosis-dermatophytosis dermatitis included anamnesis, animal response to previous treatment, animal welfare conditions (flat or free-range), contagiousness for other people and animals (microscopic examination of hair, deep scrapings, cytological studies, elimination diet, skin biopsy and endocrine tests). Differential diagnosis is aimed at eliminating a number of diseases that are accompanied by clinical symptoms of skin and hair damage, namely: allergic flea dermatitis, food allergies, atopic dermatitis, heletheliosis, malassesiosis dermatitis, leishmaniasis, demodecosis, atypical skin form of cryptococcosis, sarcoptosis. Treatment for associative trichodectosis-dermatophytosis dermatitis included the use of topical preparations (Imaverol, shampoo with chlorhexidine 4%, Leka derm ointment, systemic fungicides (terbinafine), glucocorticosteroids (prednisone) and Royal Canin Sensitivity S veterinary diets Feline. The main components of prevention and control in associative dermatitis in cats were the mechanical cleaning and disinfection of rooms (neostomazane, Parastop aerosol), where animals were kept. It is recommended for animal owners to carry out systematic treatment of animals from ectoparasites (once in 3 months) with antiparasitic agents (drops, sprays, collars).