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Research
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Study to assess the beneficial effects of immunol liquid in the
management of canine pyoderma -
Uday Ravi Bhat and V. G. Bhagwat
Vet
World. 2010; 3(2): 78-81
Abstract
A study was conducted in 30 selected dogs with pyoderma
(superficial and deep) to evaluate the therapeutic effect of
antibacterials and their combination with immunomodulators (Immunol
liquid at a dosage of 1–2 mL for small breeds and 2–3 mL for
large breeds twice daily). Among these, 12 dogs were treated
with antibacterials alone and 18 dogs were treated with a
combination of antibacterials and immunomodulators (Immunol
liquid). Of these 12 dogs with pyoderma, 8 (66.66%) were
successfully cured with antibacterials alone. However, only 6 of
them (50%) stayed healthy after a period of 1.5 months. Of the
18 dogs treated with a combination of antibacterials and
immunomodulators, 14 (77.77%) regained health within the
therapeutic period; among them, 12 (85.71%) remained completely
cured after the completion of the therapy. Recurrence of
pyoderma was more (25%) in antibacterial-treated group compared
to those treated with the combination drug (14.28%). Results of
the study suggest that in dogs with pyoderma the combination
therapy was more effective than antibacterials therapy alone.
Key words: Pyoderma, Antibacterials, Immunol liquid,
Staphylococcus spp
