Canine demodicosis: a case report

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.