Effectiveness of Nutritional Supplement (SKORA 33) in the Management of Malassezia dermatitis in Dogs

Sidhanna M; Selvi, D; Yashas, V; Madhavi Priya, K; Mohammed Thowfik, M; Devadevi, N; Vijayalakshmi, P

doi:10.56093/ijvm.v45i2.173957

Authors

Sidhanna M Department of Veterinary Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry – 605009.
Selvi, D Department of Veterinary Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry – 605009.
Yashas, V Department of Veterinary Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry – 605009.
Madhavi Priya, K Department of Veterinary Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry – 605009.
Mohammed Thowfik, M Department of Veterinary Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry – 605009. .
Devadevi, N Department of Veterinary Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry – 605009. .
Vijayalakshmi, P Department of Veterinary Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry – 605009. .

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvm.v45i2.173957

Keywords:

Malassezia dermatitis, Dog, nutritional supplement (SKORA-33).

Abstract

Malassezia dermatitis is one of the common dermatological conditions in dogs, often requiring comprehensive therapeutic management. Ten dogs were diagnosed with Malassezia dermatitis based on clinical signs and confirmed through direct microscopic examination of swab smears stained with Loeffler’s methylene blue. Treatment was carried out with iatroconazole with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids (SKORA 33), antioxidants, vitamins, and trace minerals. Over a three-week treatment period, the supplemented group recorded marked clinical improvement, including enhanced hair regrowth.

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