Stability of dexamethasone sodium phosphate over a 28 day period when added to commercial veterinary wipe and pad products.

Background - Topical glucocorticoids commonly are used in the management of canine atopic dermatitis to control and prevent allergy flares. Compounding commercial veterinary wipe/pad products to include dexamethasone sodium phosphate (Dex SP) can simplify treatment protocols for owners. Dex SP has not been evaluated for stability when added to wipes/pads.

A Time Course for Susceptibility to Staphylococcus aureus Respiratory Infection during Influenza in a Swine Model.

Bacterial superinfections following influenza A virus (IAV) are predominant causes of morbidity in humans. The recent emergence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and highly virulent IAV strains has reduced treatment options. Development of an appropriate animal model to study secondary S.