Ketoconazole for treatment of dermatophytosis in cats.
Twelve cats with generalized dermatophytosis were treated with ketoconazole (10 mg/kg of body weight, PO, with food, q 24 h). This treatment was successful in 8 cats, with resolution of lesions and negative findings on mycologic evaluation after 2 to 10 weeks (median duration, 6 weeks). One additional cat failed to improve initially, but complete resolution was achieved after the dosage of ketoconazole was doubled. Adverse effects in 3 cats included anorexia, weight loss, vomiting, and diarrhea.
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Department of Small Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens 30602.
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D000818:Animals; D000855:Anorexia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000662:veterinary; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002415:Cats; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D007654:Ketoconazole / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D014839:Vomiting / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000662:veterinary; D015431:Weight Loss
D007654:Ketoconazole