Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Demodicose canina: relato de caso
- Journal:
- Pubvet
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- Rafael Rocha de Souza
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Canine demodicosis is a common skin condition in dogs caused by tiny mites. There are two types: Localized Demodicosis (LD), which shows up as red, hairless patches on the head or legs, and Generalized Demodicosis (GD), which is more severe and can cause widespread skin issues like thickened skin, scaling, crusting, and hair loss, often accompanied by bacterial infections. Treatment involves more than just targeting the mites; it may include antibiotics, good quality food, and regular baths to help improve the dog's overall well-being. It's important for pet owners to know that treatment can take a long time, requiring vet visits every two weeks, and there is a chance of the condition coming back.
Abstract
The canine demodicosis is one of the most common skin diseases encountered in veterinary practice. Are declared the two types of Localized Demodicosis (LD) and Generalized Demodicosis (GD), with typical lesions being first can be described as erythematous and alopecic patches on the head and / or forelimbs. There may be itching and flaking fine, the course is benign and most cases resolve spontaneously. For Generalized demodicosis (GD) this is the most severe form of the disease, and presents as a chronic dermatitis with lichenification, scaling, crusting, hyperpigmentation, pyoderma and severe alopecia, covering large areas of the body, often involves bacterial infections secondary. Treatment should be global, not focusing only on mites, but sometimes it is necessary to use antibiotics, choose to feed good quality, weekly baths to improve the overall quality of life of the animal. The owner must be alerted when compared to treatment time is long, are necessary visits to the vet every two weeks, and it can occur relapses.
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