In vitro and in vivo evaluation of a new phytotherapic blend to treat acute externa otitis in dogs.

ABSTRACT: Canine otitis externa is frequently encountered in veterinary practice, caused by primary factors with bacteria and yeast overgrowth acting as secondary and perpetuating factors. The pharmacological support includes anti-inflammatory, antimicrobials, and antimycotic drugs, but therapeutic failure and antimicrobial resistance are leading to alternative strategies based on phytotherapic products. This study aimed to evaluate an essential oil blend (Otogen^® ) to treat otitis externa in dogs. The experimental design was divided in: (a) an in vitro approach, based on the European Normative UNI EN 1275:2006, to assess the efficacy of the product against the most frequently isolated microorganisms during otitis externa. (b) an in vivo part, 12 owned dogs presenting with acute otitis ex

SUBMITTER: Vercelli C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9290716 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature