Parvovirus in Cats: Why Vaccination Still Matters
A cross-sectional survey of 368 domestic cats in southern Brazil detected parvovirus DNA in 9 cats, with sequencing …
Dog Ear Infections: Steroid-Only Treatment Works as Well
A randomized double-blinded trial in 200 dogs found that a steroid-only ear treatment was just as effective as a multi-drug antibiotic combination, suggesting some dog ear infections may be managed without routine antibiotic use.
Key Findings:
- Hydrocortisone aceponate monotherapy was non-inferior to a terbinafine/florfenicol/betamethasone product for clinical-score reduction.
- Cytologic improvement and treatment success were observed through day 28.
