Ketoconazole for treatment of dermatophytosis in cats.

Abstract

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.

• Authors: L Medleau, S A Chalmers
• Journal: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (J Am Vet Med Assoc) Vol. 200 Issue 1 Pg. 77-8 (Jan 01 1992) ISSN: 0003-1488 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1537696 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Ketoconazole

Topics

• Animals
• Anorexia (chemically induced, veterinary)
• Cat Diseases (chemically induced, drug therapy)
• Cats
• Dermatomycoses (drug therapy, veterinary)
• Diarrhea (chemically induced, veterinary)
• Female
• Ketoconazole (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Male
• Vomiting (chemically induced, veterinary)
• Weight Loss