Abstract
Acral lick dermatitis (lick granuloma) was diagnosed in 11 dogs on the basis of history, physical examination, and histopathologic findings. A predilection for the left forelimb was noticed. All 11 dogs were given the narcotic antagonist naltrexone. Successful treatment (cessation of licking, reepithelialization of lesions) was seen in 7 dogs. All 7 dogs' lesions recurred when naltrexone was stopped, but reepithelialized in 5 dogs when the drug was readministered. Adverse effects (drowsiness, withdrawal from owner) were seen in 1 dog, but resolved within 48 hours of stopping the drug.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1073-1138 |
| Number of pages | 66 |
| Journal | Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association |
| Volume | 196 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| State | Published - 1990 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- veterinary(all)