Novel association ofPsychrobacterandPseudomonaswith malodour in bloodhound dogs, and the effects of a topical product composed of essential oils and plant-derived essential fatty acids in a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled study

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 465-e158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Courtney Meason-Smith ◽  
Caitlin E. Older ◽  
Roxanna Ocana ◽  
Brandon Dominguez ◽  
Sara D. Lawhon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Essential Fatty Acids ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Topical Product ◽  
Novel Association

Topical treatment of multiple erosive, ulcerative skin lesions in an Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (03) ◽  
pp. 210-214
Author(s):  
Teresa M. S. A. Boehm ◽  
Christoph J. Klinger ◽  
Christine Gohl ◽  
Maike Lücht ◽  
Katja N. Baumann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Plant Extracts ◽  
Bacterial Culture ◽  
Essential Fatty Acids ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Product Line ◽  
Topical Product ◽  
Dermatological Examination ◽  
Systemic Antibiotic Therapy

AbstractA 30-year-old, intact female Indian rhinoceros (Rhinocerus unicornis) was presented with ongoing erosive, ulcerative skin lesions over a 4-year-period. The lesions appeared to be non-pruritic and non-seasonal. A systemic antibiotic therapy had been unsuccessful. The dermatological examination showed 8 diffusely demarcated areas of erosion, focal ulceration, mild crusting, and moderate erythema ranging from 8 to 20 cm in diameter, bilaterally on the lateral edges of the torso armor plates. The patient had no other clinical abnormalities. Coccoid and rod-shaped bacteria were identified on cytology and a bacterial culture revealed Escherichia coli spp., Staphylococcus dysgalacticae, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, Corynebacterium spp. and Micrococus spp. A topical product line containing essential fatty acids and plant extracts was administered daily, using a spot-on, spray and balm. Within 3 weeks a substantial alleviation of clinical signs was observed. Multiple impression smears of the lesions and a bacterial culture were negative by day 21. The patient achieved complete remission within 4 months of treatment and maintained remission for the 2-year observation period with continued use of the medication. Topically administered therapeutics containing essential fatty acids and plant extracts may offer a viable treatment option for recurrent cases of bacterial infectious skin lesions in Indian rhinocerotidae.

Beneficial Effects of Omega-3 Supplement to the Enteral Feeding in Children With Mild to Moderate Sepsis

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 212-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Abdul Moety Al-Biltagi ◽  
Ahmed Abd ElBasset Abo-Elezz ◽  
Maher Ahmed Abd-Elhafez ◽  
Maaly Mohamed Mabrouk ◽  
Ghada Abudelmomen Suliman
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Enteral Feeding ◽  
Essential Fatty Acids ◽  
Pediatric Intensive Care ◽  
Albumin Level ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Acute Phase Reactants

Objective: The objective was to investigate the benefits of supplementing enteral feeding with omega-3 fatty acids in children with mild to moderate sepsis and its effects on acute-phase reactants and interleukin 6 (IL-6) level. Methods: The study was a prospective randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study from January 2012 to June 2014, which included 2 groups of children with mild to moderate sepsis tolerating enteral feeding. Group A included 60 children supplemented with omega-3 fatty acids, whereas group B included 60 children who received enteral feeding without omega-3 supplementation. Both groups had complete blood pictures, C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), serum albumin, and IL-6 before and after 7 days from supplementation. Results: There was a significant improvement in hemoglobin percentage ( P < .0001), total white blood cell (WBC) count ( P < .0001), and platelet count ( P < .0001) and significant decrease in CRP ( P < .0001), ESR ( P < .0001), IL-6 ( P < .0001), and albumin level ( P < .001) in the supplemented group than the nonsupplemented group. The supplemented group also had a significantly shorter duration of stay in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU; P < .01) and decreased death rate than the nonsupplemented group. Conclusion: Children with mild to moderate sepsis showed significant improvement in inflammatory markers and had shorter PICU admission when enteral feeding was supplemented with omega-3 essential fatty acids.

scholarly journals Open Study for Dermo-cosmetic Evaluation of a Spot-on Formulation Composed of Essential Oils and Essential Fatty Acids for Dogs and for Cats in Japan

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Bensignor ◽  
Yoshiko Sonoo ◽  
Atsuo Asano ◽  
Tamio Omuro ◽  
Motoki Taketani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Open Study ◽  
Essential Fatty Acids
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