Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with itching and lice infestation on head and back
By Ceylan, Onur et al.·Published in Turkiye parazitolojii dergisi·2020·Selç·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A Case of(von Olfers, 1816) (Phthiraptera: Anoplura) Infestation in a Dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old male Rottweiler was brought to the vet because he was restless and itching a lot. The vet found lice on his head, neck, and back, which are tiny parasites that can cause discomfort. A total of 15 lice were collected for identification, and they were confirmed to be a specific type of lice known to affect dogs. Treatment typically involves medicated shampoos or topical treatments to eliminate the lice and relieve the itching. With proper care, the dog should recover fully and feel much more comfortable.
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Abstract
This case report was prepared to give information about(von Olfers, 1816) detected on a 2-year-old male Rottweiler breed dog which was brought to a private veterinary clinic due to restlessness and itching. Lice were found especially on the head, neck and back regions of the dog in the examination for ectoparasites. Four female, 2 male and 9 nymph lice were collected from dog. The collected lice were preserved in eppendorf tubes containing 70% ethanol (CHOH) and were sent to the Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Selçuk University for species identification. In the laboratory, the lice were left to be transparent in a 10% potassium hydroxide solution and passed through a series of alcohols (70% - 99% ethanol), glued onto the slide with Canadian balsam and examined microscopically. Lice were identified as. Although this species has been reported in Turkey, there is no article about its morphological structure, biology and prevalence. Therefore, detailed informations about the morphological features ofare given to inform veterinarians and scientists working in this field.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32482048/