Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Best way to test dogs for demodicosis mites: tape with skin squeezing
By Pereira, A V et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2012·Evandro Chagas Clinical Research Institute/Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Comparison of acetate tape impression with squeezing versus skin scraping for the diagnosis of canine demodicosis.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with skin problems was tested for demodicosis, a skin condition caused by mites. The vet used two methods: deep skin scraping and acetate tape impressions after squeezing the skin. The tape method was more effective, detecting mites in all cases, while the scraping method found them in 90% of cases. This means that using tape impressions can be a better option for diagnosing this condition in dogs.
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Abstract
This study compared the sensitivity of acetate tape impression and skin squeezing with that of deep skin scraping for the diagnosis of demodicosis in dogs. Demodex canis was detected in 100% of acetate tape impressions obtained after skin squeezing and in 90% of deep skin scrapings. There was a significant difference (P < 0.001) between the techniques in the total number of mites detected. Acetate tape impression with skin squeezing was found to be more sensitive than deep skin scraping and is an alternative diagnostic method for canine demodicosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23106326/