16/06/2026
Staff pets create just as much trouble 😵💫
Our Head RVN's own cat, Whisky 🥃, quickly started to develop patches of alopecia (fur loss) on her belly, ears, and face.
The fur & skin was sampled and sent to the laboratory to be examined under the microscope and cultured to see if any organisms grew.
Unfortunately, the result was a staphylococcus infection. This is a very common bacteria, found on healthy humans and animals. In this case it is a secondary infection, meaning something else has already compromised the skins ability to protect itself, allowing the bacteria to grow. The initial allergy must therefore be controlled to prevent the infection reoccurring.
After a two week course of a particular antibiotic (which the laboratory testing proved to be effective), and a strict diet of Virbac Dermatology food, Whisky's skin is back to normal 👏🏼👏🏼
Virbac Dermatology Support restores skin & coat health. It is rich in high quality animal proteins and amino acids which are the building blocks of healthy skin & hair. The essential nutrients of Omega 3&6 fatty acids and antioxidant vitamins A&E promote recovery & protection.
