Vol. 9, Issue 2, Part K (2024)

Author(s): Sandhya Morwal, SK Sharma and Kuldeep Kumar

Abstract: A one-year-old male dog was presented at clinic with the complaint of itching and skin disorder. The dog was examined clinically and haemato-biochemical parameters were investigated. Skin scrapping examination was also done from periphery of active lesions. Clinical findings revealed severe itching, alopecia and crusts lesions. Haemato-biochemical parameters revealed decrease haemoglobin, red blood cells and albumin whereas ALT and AST were found increased. Skin scrapping examination revealed presence of Demodex canis mites and case was confirmatory diagnosed as canine demodicosis. After proper diagnosis the dog was treated with injection of ivermectin @ 0.4 mg/kg body weight, subcutaneously and repeated weekly for the next four weeks, Injection Intacef Tazo 250 mg, intramuscular for 3 days, Injection pheniramine maleate @ 1 mg/kg b.wt for 3 days and syrup Vitabest Derm (vitamins, Omega 6 and omega fatty acids supplement), given orally 5ml, twice a day for one months and also advised to bath dog with Sulbenz shampoo followed by spray with Ridd solution (Amitraz 12.5% w/v) @ 4ml/litre of water, on weekly interval for 2 months. After two months of treatment, the dog recovered completely and the mite infestation subsided.