Clinical observations of the treatment of canine perianal fistulas with topical tacrolimus in 10 dogs

Authors
Misseghers, BS Binnington, AG Mathews, KA
Citation
Bs. Misseghers et al., Clinical observations of the treatment of canine perianal fistulas with topical tacrolimus in 10 dogs, CAN VET J, 41(8), 2000, pp. 623-627
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
CANADIAN VETERINARY JOURNAL-REVUE VETERINAIRE CANADIENNE
ISSN journal
00085286 → ACNP
Volume
41
Issue
8
Year of publication
2000
Pages
623 - 627
Database
ISI
SICI code
0008-5286(200008)41:8<623:COOTTO>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Tacrolimus ointment, a potent immunosuppressive medication, was evaluated f or efficacy in the treatment of perianal fistulas in dogs. Ten dogs with pe rianal fistulas were treated with topical tacrolimus ointment once to twice daily for 16 weeks. Full healing of the fistulas occurred in 50% and was n oticeably improved in 90% of dogs.