Effects of a 1% hydrocortisone conditioner on hematologic and biochemical parameters, adrenal function testing, and cutaneous reactivity to histamine in normal and pruritic dogs (original) (raw)

The study examined the effects of a 1% hydrocortisone conditioner on hematologic and biochemical parameters, adrenal function, and cutaneous response to histamine in healthy and pruritic dogs. Over six weeks, no significant adverse effects were observed, and only minor changes in blood parameters were noted, with pruritic dogs showing lower post-adrenocorticotropic hormone cortisol levels. The hydrocortisone conditioner did not significantly alter cutaneous reactivity to histamine across groups.