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Dykstra MJ, Sharp NJH, Olivry T, Hillier A, Murphy KM, Kaufman L, Kunkle GA, Pucheu-Haston C. A description of cutaneous-subcutaneous pythiosis in fifteen dogs. Med Mycol 2008. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-280x.1999.00248.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Kunkle GA, McCall CA, Stedman KE, Pilny A, Nicklin C, Logas DB. Pilot study to assess the effects of early flea exposure on the development of flea hypersensitivity in cats. J Feline Med Surg 2003; 5:287-94. [PMID: 12948504 DOI: 10.1016/s1098-612x(03)00026-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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This pilot study was to determine if early oral flea exposure reduces the incidence of flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) in cats. Eighteen kittens, assigned to three groups, received no flea exposure, oral flea exposure or flea infestation for 12 weeks. Then all the kittens were exposed continually to fleas for 31 weeks. Sensitization was monitored using intradermal testing (IDT), in vitro measurement of anti-flea saliva immunoglobulin E (IgE) and development of FAD. There was no statistically significant difference between groups in IDT reactions, in vitro data or clinical scores. The development of FAD was not associated with the presence of anti-flea saliva IgE. However, the development of a delayed reaction to flea bite was associated with symptoms after flea exposure. Although not statistically significant, the FAD scores in the oral group were lower than in the controls. Further studies are required to determine the role of oral flea exposure in the development of FAD in cats.
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- G A Kunkle
- College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610-0126, USA.
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Kwochka KW, Gram D, Kunkle GA, Beale KM, Sousa CA, Cannon A, Plant JD. Clinical efficacy of selamectin for the control of fleas on dogs and cats. Vet Ther 2000; 1:252-260. [PMID: 19757572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The topical endectocide selamectin (Revolution, Pfizer Animal Health) was evaluated in seven veterinary dermatology specialty clinics for its ability to control fleas on 75 dogs and 46 cats from single- and multiple-animal households. All animals were treated on days 0, 30, and 60 with a minimum unit dose of 6 mg/kg of selamectin(h) applied to the skin in a single spot at the base of the neck in front of the scapulae. The product was applied according to label instructions, and the use of other topical or environmental flea control products was prohibited during the study. Efficacy was assessed by percentage reductions in geometric mean flea comb counts. The reductions in flea numbers for dogs and cats combined were 90.6%, 97.0%, and 98.0% on days 30, 60, and 90, respectively, compared with day 0. This study demonstrates that selamectin, applied at 30-day intervals to dogs and cats, effectively controls flea infestations without other flea control products in single- and multiple-animal households.
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- K W Kwochka
- The Ohio State University, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, 601 Vernon L. Tharp Street, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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Kunkle GA, Marsella R, Nicklin C. A Scoring Index for Clinical Signs of Flea Allergy Dermatitis in the cat. Vet Ther 2000; 1:213-219. [PMID: 19757567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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This article describes the development, application, and validation of a scoring index for assessment of clinical signs in cats with flea allergy dermatitis (FAD). The Scoring Index for Clinical Signs of FAD was based on the evaluation and scoring of five signs over five anatomic areas, which is similar to the psoriasis area and severity index (PASI), a commonly used scoring method in human dermatology. The Scoring Index for Clinical Signs of FAD was used by different veterinarians to assess several groups of flea allergic research cats with varying signs of FAD. Analysis of the data shows a significant correlation and repeatability between investigators, making this a very useful scoring index.
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- G A Kunkle
- Blanche Saunders Dermatology Laboratory, Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610-0126, USA
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Dykstra MJ, Sharp NJ, Olivry T, Hillier A, Murphy KM, Kaufman L, Kunkle GA, Pucheu-Haston C. A description of cutaneous-subcutaneous pythiosis in fifteen dogs. Med Mycol 1999; 37:427-33. [PMID: 10647124 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-280x.1999.00248.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Information regarding signalment, duration of clinical signs, history of swimming, results of CBC and serum biochemical analyses, biopsy findings and mycological results, together with treatments and outcome, was retrieved from the medical records of 15 dogs with a diagnosis of pythiosis made between 1985 and 1995 at the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University and the University of Florida. Most of the dogs were young (median age 22 months) and represented larger breeds (> 20 kg). Lesions were characteristically chronic, ulcerated, and nodular with multiple draining tracts on the limbs, thoracic wall or perineal regions. The median duration of these lesions was 3 months with a range of 2 weeks-6 months. Seven dogs had a history of swimming. Peripheral eosinophilia was observed in 14 of the dogs. Cytological evaluation of discharge, aspirates, or impression smears made from biopsy specimens revealed hyphae in five of 11 dogs (45%). Histopathological evaluation using the Gomori Methenamine-Silver (GMS) stain was the most useful test for providing presumptive evidence of cutaneous pythiosis. Immunotherapy or antifungal therapy using either amphotericin B, liposomal nystatin, itraconazole, or ketoconazole were all unsuccessful. The only dog to survive underwent amputation of the affected limb; thus, the prognosis for cutaneous pythiosis in the dog is poor.
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- M J Dykstra
- Microbiology, Pathology and Parasitology Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh 27606, USA
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Willis EL, Kunkle GA, Esch RE, Grier TJ, Kubilis PS. Intradermal reactivity to various insect and arachnid allergens among dogs from the southeastern United States. J Am Vet Med Assoc 1996; 209:1431-4. [PMID: 8870740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare cutaneous reactivity to insect and arachnid allergens in clinically normal (control) and allergic dogs in the southeastern United States. DESIGN Prospective, controlled study. ANIMALS 26 clinically normal dogs and 82 allergic dogs from the southeastern United States. PROCEDURE Intradermal skin testing with various dilutions of 13 insect and arachnid allergens was performed on control dogs to establish skin threshold concentrations (ie, concentrations to which < 25% of the dogs had positive reactions). These established threshold concentrations were then used to test allergic dogs for reactivity. Prevalence of single and multiple insect and arachnid reactions were determined. RESULTS Flea allergen was the only allergen that caused a significantly higher prevalence of positive reactions in allergic dogs than in control dogs. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Flea hypersensitivity is the most important arthropod hypersensitivity in dogs. The importance of reactivity to insect and arachnid allergens other than flea allergen can be determined only when prevalence of positive reactivity has been determined in an appropriate regional control group of dogs.
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- E L Willis
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610, USA
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Frank LA, Calderwood-Mays MB, Kunkle GA. Distribution and appearance of elastic fibers in the dermis of clinically normal dogs and dogs with solar dermatitis and other dermatoses. Am J Vet Res 1996; 57:178-81. [PMID: 8633804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the distribution and amount of elastic fibers in the dermis of clinically normal dogs and dogs with dermatoses, particularly solar dermatitis. DESIGN Skin specimens from 7 anatomic sites were obtained from 19 clinically normal dogs after euthanasia to evaluate the normal distribution of elastic fibers. Biopsy specimens also were obtained from 34 dogs with dermatoses, including 16 with solar dermatitis. Tissue sections were stained with H&E, Verhoeff-van Gieson, and periodic acid-Schiff. ANIMALS 19 clinically normal dogs and 34 dogs with dermatoses. PROCEDURE Numbers of elastic fibers were graded subjectively. Comparisons between clinically normal dogs and dogs with dermatoses were made. RESULTS Normal elastic fibers were present in low numbers in the dermis of adult dogs, regardless of anatomic site or presence or severity of dermatitis. Condensed elastotic material was visualized in only 2 dogs with solar dermatitis. In both dogs, the elastotic material was Verhoeff-van Gieson and periodic acid-Schiff stain positive but was not visible with H&E stain. The most frequent histopathologic finding in the dermis of dogs with solar dermatitis was superficial dermal fibrosis. CONCLUSIONS The dermis of clinically normal dogs does not contain abundant elastic fibers. Alterations of elastic fibers in dogs with solar dermatitis are rare. Superficial dermal fibrosis may be a better indicator of solar damage.
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- L A Frank
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 37901, USA
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Fox LE, Kunkle GA, Homer BL, Manella C, Thompson JP. Disseminated subcutaneous Mycobacterium fortuitum infection in a dog. J Am Vet Med Assoc 1995; 206:53-5. [PMID: 7744663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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A 15-month-old 27.7-kg sexually intact male Doberman Pinscher was examined because of multiple subcutaneous abscesses on the neck, trunk, and limbs that developed 2 months after a dog bite and were refractory to antibiotic treatment. Incubation of a biopsy specimen at 37 C on a Lowenstein-Jensen agar slant for 8 days yielded growth of a Runyon's Group IV mycobacterium, and disseminated subcutaneous Mycobacterium sp infection was diagnosed. The organism was identified as M fortuitum, and was susceptible to amikacin, doxycycline, cefoxitin, minocycline, trimethoprim/sulfadiazine, and sulfisoxazole. Lesions resolved after 8 months of treatment with doxycycline (5 mg/kg of body weight, PO, q 12 h). The cause of dissemination was unknown; however, delay in debridement of the bite wound and corticosteroid use in initial wound management may have potentiated dissemination.
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- L E Fox
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610-0126
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Kunkle GA, Sundlof S, Keisling K. Adverse side effects of oral antibacterial therapy in dogs and cats: an epidemiologic study of pet owners' observations. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 1995; 31:46-55. [PMID: 7820765 DOI: 10.5326/15473317-31-1-46] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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This epidemiologic study surveyed pet owners for observations of adverse reactions to oral antibacterials which were prescribed to outpatients at a university teaching hospital. Multiple questions were asked of all clients whose dog or cat was treated during the 18-month study. The questionnaire was designed prospectively to define those reactions that clearly seemed to be medication related. In this study, owners noted a significant number of adverse side effects with erythromycin stearate administration to dogs. Trimethoprim-sulfadiazine was used most often in dogs but did not result in a substantial number of adverse reactions.
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- G A Kunkle
- Blanche Saunders Dermatology Research Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610
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Frank LA, Kunkle GA. Comparison of the efficacy of cefadroxil and generic and proprietary cephalexin in the treatment of pyoderma in dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc 1993; 203:530-3. [PMID: 8407508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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We compared efficacy of cefadroxil and generic and proprietary cephalexin in treatment of pyoderma in dogs. Forty-four dogs were randomly assigned to receive 1 of the 3 preparations at 22 to 35 mg/kg body weight, every 12 hours. Dogs were examined at the conclusion of treatment period and assessed as to degree of improvement. All 3 cephalosporins were effective and safe antibiotics for the treatment of pyoderma in dogs.
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- L A Frank
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610
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Kunkle GA, White SD, Calderwood-Mays M, Pohlenz-Zertuche HO. Focal metatarsal fistulas in five dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc 1993; 202:756-7. [PMID: 8454508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Focal metatarsal fistulas were identified in 5 young adult German Shepherd Dogs or dogs of similar breeding. A specific cause was not identified when biopsy specimens for culture and histologic examination were evaluated. Corticosteroid treatment was beneficial for some lesions. The dogs did not have other dermatologic diseases, and the clinical course, although chronic, was generally benign.
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- G A Kunkle
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610
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Pohlenz-Zertuche HO, Brown MP, Gronwall R, Kunkle GA, Merritt K. Serum and skin concentrations after multiple-dose oral administration of trimethoprim-sulfadiazine in dogs. Am J Vet Res 1992; 53:1273-6. [PMID: 1497202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Six healthy adult mixed breed dogs were each given 5 oral doses of trimethoprim (TMP)/sulfadiazine (SDZ) at 2 dosage regimens: 5 mg of TMP/kg of body weight and 25 mg of SDZ/kg every 24 hours (experiment 1) and every 12 hours (experiment 2). Serum and skin concentrations of each drug were measured serially throughout each experiment and mean serum concentrations of TMP and SDZ were determined for each drug for 24 hours (experiment 1) and 12 hours (experiment 2) after the last dose was given. In experiment 1, mean serum TMP concentration was 0.67 +/- 0.02 micrograms/ml, and mean skin TMP concentration was 1.54 +/- 0.40 micrograms/g. Mean serum SDZ concentration was 51.1 +/- 12.2 micrograms/ml and mean skin SDZ concentration was 59.3 +/- 9.8 micrograms/g. In experiment 2, mean serum TMP concentration was 1.24 +/- 0.35 micrograms/ml and mean skin TMP concentration was 3.03 +/- 0.54 micrograms/g. Mean serum SDZ concentration was 51.6 +/- 9.3 micrograms/ml and mean skin SDZ concentration was 71.1 +/- 8.2 micrograms/g. After the 5th oral dose in both experiments, mean concentration of TMP and SDZ in serum and skin exceeded reported minimal inhibitory concentrations of TMP/SDZ (less than or equal to 0.25/4.75 micrograms/ml) for coagulase-positive Staphylococcus sp. It was concluded that therapeutically effective concentrations in serum and skin were achieved and maintained when using the manufacturer's recommended dosage of 30 mg of TMP/SDZ/kg (5 mg of TMP/kg and 25 mg of SDZ/kg) every 24 hours.
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- H O Pohlenz-Zertuche
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610-0136
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Frank LA, Kunkle GA, Beale KM. Comparison of serum cortisol concentration before and after intradermal testing in sedated and nonsedated dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc 1992; 200:507-10. [PMID: 1559888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Serum cortisol concentration was evaluated in 71 dogs before and after a stressful procedure was performed. Thirty dogs were skin tested with sedation (group S), 21 dogs were skin tested without sedation (group NS), and 20 dogs had other dermatologic procedures performed (group C). Group-S dogs had significant (P less than 0.001) decrease in serum cortisol concentration after skin testing, compared with baseline values. In contrast, dogs of groups NS and C had significant (P less than 0.001) increase in poststress serum cortisol concentration. Mean cortisol concentration after stress was significantly lower for dogs of group S, compared with that for dogs of the other 2 groups. The second part of the analysis consisted of determining the number of false-negative skin test results for dogs of groups S and NS and comparing these with serum cortisol concentration. Difference in the number of suspected atopic dogs with negative skin test results (false-negative) was not evident between groups S and NS. Also, difference was not apparent between cortisol concentration in dogs that had positive or false-negative skin test results in either group. This finding indicates that high serum cortisol concentration does not affect results of skin testing in suspected atopic dogs.
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- L A Frank
- Blanche Saunders Dermatology Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610-0126
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Beale KM, Kunkle GA, Chalker L, Cannon R. Effects of sedation on intradermal skin testing in flea-allergic dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc 1990; 197:861-4. [PMID: 2228767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Effects of 4 commonly used sedatives on the wheal-and-flare response to histamine and flea antigen were evaluated in 8 flea-allergic Beagles. Skin testing was performed in 12 separate occasions, 3 to 4 days apart. Twelve intradermal injections were given during each skin test: 5 doubling dilutions of histamine phosphate, 6 doubling dilutions of flea antigen, and a phosphate-buffered saline solution (negative control). Of the 12 intradermal skin tests, 8 were control tests performed on nonsedated dogs. The remaining 4 tests were performed on dogs sedated with xylazine, ketamine and valium combination, acepromazine, or oxymorphone. Oxymorphone had the most profound effect on skin test results, significantly (P less than 0.05) decreasing skin responsiveness in 8 of 11 test sites (by objective evaluation) and in 5 of 11 test sites (by subjective evaluation). Xylazine sedation enhanced skin test results in 4 of 11 test sites (by objective evaluation) and in 1 of 11 test sites (by subjective evaluation). In non instance did xylazine significantly decrease skin responsiveness to histamine or flea antigen. Xylazine is the recommended sedative in dogs when sedation is necessary for intradermal skin testing.
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- K M Beale
- Blanche Saunders Dermatology Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610-0126
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Allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis in the small animal may result in clinical lesions with similar anatomical locations. Allergic contact dermatitis is generally noted in ventral and lightly haired regions as a papular, erythematous, and sometimes vesicular dermatitis. It is intensely pruritic and is the result of many months (and usually years) of exposure to the contact allergen. Total avoidance of the allergenic substance is the only successful long-term management. Irritant contact dermatitis occurs when an irritating substance is applied to the skin. It is a sequela that would occur in the majority of a population having contact with the compound. It is generally more painful than pruritic. Removal of the irritant will permit resolution of the signs.
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- G A Kunkle
- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville
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Kunkle GA, Meyer DJ. Toxicity of high doses of griseofulvin in cats. J Am Vet Med Assoc 1987; 191:322-3. [PMID: 3654294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Eight adult cats were treated with griseofulvin (110 to 145 mg/kg of body weight) daily for 11 weeks; 2 control cats were given a gelatin capsule daily. Hemograms and hepatic enzyme activities were monitored weekly for all cats. Bone marrow examinations were performed before administration of the drug and twice during the study. Cats were observed for untoward clinical effects. Signs of toxicosis (clinical, hematologic, or hepatic) were not found at any time during, or at the cessation of, the study. Although the sample number of treated cats was small, it was concluded that hematologic or hepatic abnormalities that develop with the use of high-dose griseofulvin treatment may be an idiosyncratic reaction found only in a few cats.
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- G A Kunkle
- Department of Medical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610
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Kunkle GA. New considerations for rational antibiotic therapy of cutaneous staphylococcal infection in the dog. Semin Vet Med Surg Small Anim 1987; 2:212-20. [PMID: 3423465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Cutaneous lesions of 36 collie dogs affected with dermatomyositis were reviewed. The most common histologic features were follicular atrophy and perifollicular inflammation in 30 dogs, which correlated with alopecia clinically. Other less common findings included formation of colloid bodies, basal cell vacuolation, and subepidermal vesiculation. Results indicated that the most diagnostic cutaneous histologic features of dermatomyositis may be follicular atrophy and inflammation.
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Gross TL, Kwochka KW, Kunkle GA. Correlation of histologic and immunologic findings in cats with miliary dermatitis. J Am Vet Med Assoc 1986; 189:1322-5. [PMID: 3793574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Eighteen cats with miliary dermatitis were evaluated, using skin testing and histology. Sixteen cats had allergic skin disease (14 cats had positive skin-test reactions to flea antigen [two of which were also atopic], one was atopic only, and one was allergic to beef). In the two remaining cats, the cause of miliary dermatitis was not identified. Histologically, 17 of the cats had superficial eosinophilic dermatitis and epidermal spongiosis, crusting, and ulceration, which were compatible with an allergic cause. Four of these cats had concurrent eosinophilic plaques, which histologically resembled miliary lesions. This overlap of plaques with miliary lesions indicated that when plaques and miliary dermatitis are found concurrently, both lesions may be caused by the same allergens.
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Li WI, Chen CL, Tiller AA, Kunkle GA. Effects of thyrotropin-releasing hormone on serum concentrations of thyroxine and triiodothyronine in healthy, thyroidectomized, thyroxine-treated, and propylthiouracil-treated dogs. Am J Vet Res 1986; 47:163-9. [PMID: 3080928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Effects of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) on serum concentrations of thyroid hormones were studied in 36 mixed-bred dogs. Dogs were randomly assigned to 7 groups. Significant increases (P less than 0.05) of serum thyroxine (T4) values occurred as early as 2 hours and reached a peak at 6 to 8 hours after IV injection of 300 to 1,100 micrograms of TRH. Thyroxine concentrations in response to a TRH dose greater than 500 micrograms were similar to those observed with the 300-micrograms dose. Transient coughing, vomiting, salivation, and defecation after large doses (900 and 1,100 micrograms) were observed. Mean serum T4 concentration decreased from 2.1 micrograms/dl to 0.9 micrograms/dl within 1 day of thyroidectomy. Clinical signs of hypothyroidism, including lethargy, dry coats, and diffuse alopecia, were present in 2 dogs at a month after surgical operation. Thyroxine concentrations were detectable for greater than 2 months. Injection (IV) of 700 micrograms of TRH 6 weeks after surgical operation had no effect on serum concentration of T4 in thyroidectomized dogs. In 5 T4-treated dogs, TRH (700 micrograms, IV) significantly increased the serum T4 value, indicating that pituitary thyrotropes were responsive to TRH, in spite of daily medication of 0.8 mg of T4. Four dogs were treated orally with 200 mg of propylthiouracil/day for 5 weeks. Intravenous injection of 700 micrograms of TRH in propylthiouracil-treated dogs had no effect on the serum T4 concentration, indicating that TRH had no effect on serum T4 values in these dogs during the experimental period. These results indicate that TRH can replace bovine thyrotropin for the canine thyroid function test.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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Kunkle GA, Milcarsky J. Double-blind flea hyposensitization trial in cats. J Am Vet Med Assoc 1985; 186:677-80. [PMID: 3886613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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In a double-blind clinical trial, flea antigen was injected subcutaneously or intradermally in cats with signs of fleabite allergic dermatitis. No significant clinical improvement was noted by the investigator or the owner in either antigen-treated or control groups over a 20-week period.
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Kunkle GA. Congenital hypotrichosis in two dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc 1984; 185:84-5. [PMID: 6746381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Kunkle GA, Greiner EC. Dermatitis in horses and man caused by the straw itch mite. J Am Vet Med Assoc 1982; 181:467-9. [PMID: 7130009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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An episode of dermatitis in 12 horses and many animal handlers in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of the University of Florida was attributed to the straw itch mite, Pyemotes tritici. The mite was found in abundance alfalfa hay that recently had been delivered to the hospital. Papules were the most common cutaneous lesions, and these developed on areas of the body to which the mites had easiest access. The clinical course was self-limiting, remitting when the hay supply was depleted.
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The radioallergosorbent test (RAST) was adapted for use in the dog employing purified anti-canine IgE. The agreement between positive RAST and positive skin test ranged from 82% for ragweed to only 12.5% for dandelion. Agreement between negative tests in the case of all allergens was 100%. Further developmental studies of canine RAST are warranted in view of the value of the dog as an experimental model of atopic disease.
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Soils from beaches in northwestern Alaska have been found to contain Clostridium botulinum type E, providing evidence of one environmental source of food contamination.
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