title: Focal metatarsal fistulae syndrome affecting a greyhound dog successfully treated with topical 0.1% tacrolimus ointment.
abstract: Metatarsal fistulation is an uncommon cutaneous condition reported almost exclusively in German shepherd dogs and their cross-breeds. To the best of the authors' knowledge this is the first reported case of focal metatarsal fistulae syndrome affecting a greyhound. Remission was obtained within 6 weeks of commencing treatment using compounded 0.1% tacrolimus ointment twice daily and the dog remained stable for another 6 months with twice weekly application before treatment was discontinued. The dog remained in remission at the time of writing, which is 1 year after treatment withdrawal.
authors.affiliation: Animal Dermatology Clinic, Perth Veterinary Specialists, 305 Selby Street North, Osborne Park, WA, 6017, Australia.|Animal Dermatology Clinic, Murdoch University Veterinary Hospital, 90 South Street, Murdoch, WA, 6150, Australia.
authors.forename: Fiona M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Scholz
authors.affiliation: Animal Dermatology Clinic, Perth Veterinary Specialists, 305 Selby Street North, Osborne Park, WA, 6017, Australia.|Animal Dermatology Clinic, Murdoch University Veterinary Hospital, 90 South Street, Murdoch, WA, 6150, Australia.
authors.forename: Russell
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Muse
authors.affiliation: Animal Dermatology Clinic, Perth Veterinary Specialists, 305 Selby Street North, Osborne Park, WA, 6017, Australia.|Animal Dermatology Clinic, Murdoch University Veterinary Hospital, 90 South Street, Murdoch, WA, 6150, Australia.
authors.forename: Amanda K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Burrows
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000473:pathology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D016559:Tacrolimus / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D016559:Tacrolimus