Efficacy of imiquimod 5% cream in the treatment of equine sarcoids: a pilot study.

Imiquimod is an immune response modifier with potent antiviral and antitumour activity. The objective of this pilot study was to evaluate the efficacy of an imiquimod 5% cream (Aldaratrade mark: 3M, Saint Paul, MN, USA) as a topical treatment for equine sarcoids. Fifteen horses with a total of 19 tumours were enrolled, including mixed (7), fibroblastic (5), flat (3), verrucous (2), and nodular (2) types.

The impact of body site, topical melatonin and brushing on hair regrowth after clipping normal Siberian Husky dogs.

The aims of this study were to determine the impact of body site, vigorous brushing and topical melatonin treatment on hair regrowth after clipping normal dogs. Siberian Husky dogs were randomly assigned to three groups of eight dogs each. All dogs had the lumbosacral region and both lateral thighs clipped.

Frequency of urinary tract infection among dogs with pruritic disorders receiving long-term glucocorticoid treatment.

Objective: To determine frequency of urinary tract infection (UTI) among dogs with pruritic disorders that were or were not receiving long-term glucocorticoid treatment.

Design: Observational study.

Animals: 127 dogs receiving glucocorticoids for > 6 months and 94 dogs not receiving glucocorticoids.