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- Title
Case Study: Generalized Demodicosis and Malasseziosis in a Pug Mix Dog.
- Authors
Maslakah, Ahlia Ummul; Kusumarini, Shelly
- Abstract
A 12-year-old female pug mix dog presented a skin problem with itching, and alopecia in the neck, facial, and extremity areas. Findings of scales, hyperpigmentation, and erythema are present almost throughout the body, along with crusts on the cranial and caudal extremities and a foul body odor. Wood's lamp examination revealed a yellowish-green fluorescence in the ear and ventral areas of the body. The skin tape examination revealed an infestation of Demodex sp. mites accompanied by Malassezia sp. hematological analysis indicated that the dog presented anemia. The dog diagnosed with demodicosis with a secondary infection of Malassezia sp. The therapy provided consisted of antiparasitic drugs such as imidacloprid and moxidectin (Advocate®); the long-acting antibiotic enrofloxacin administered at a dose of 200 mg intramuscularly, along with the oral antibiotic amoxicillin and clavulanic acid at a dose of 31.25mg/kg BW every 12 hours. Additionally, oral antifungal medication ketoconazole given at 25mg/kg BW every 12 hours, along with ketoconazole cream. Oral antihistamine mebhydroline napsylate administered at 25mg/kg BW every 12 hours. Furthermore, multivitamins and hair vitamins given at a dose of 2 ml once every 24 hours. After seven daysoftreatment, an evaluation, and observed that the dog's condition had improved, indicated by a reduction in the intensity of scratching. Imidacloprid and moxidectin considered as a choice of drug for canine demodicosis, ketoconazole for malasseziosis. Multivitamins and hair supplements should be supportive therapy against generalized canine demodicosis.
- Subjects
DOG breeds; ANTIHISTAMINES; KETOCONAZOLE; MOXIDECTIN; IMIDACLOPRID; AMOXICILLIN; BODY odor
- Publication
Journal of Parasite Science, 2023, Vol 7, Issue 2, p81
- ISSN
2599-0993
- Publication type
Article