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Focal metatarsal fistulae syndrome affecting a greyhound dog successfully treated with topical 0.1% tacrolimus ointment
Author(s) -
Scholz Fiona M.,
Muse Russell,
Burrows Amanda K.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
veterinary dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.744
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1365-3164
pISSN - 0959-4493
DOI - 10.1111/vde.12243
Subject(s) - medicine , tacrolimus , surgery , transplantation
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.

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