Therapeutic management of Demodicosis (Damodex canis) in a labrador dog: A case report | [Pure and Applied Biology • 2022]

Author(s):

1. Muhammad Atif: Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Uthal, Pakistan

2. Muhammad Umar: Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Uthal, Pakistan

3. Muhammad Zahir: Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Uthal, Pakistan

4. Masood Ul Haq Kakar: Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Uthal, Pakistan

5. Nasrullah Bangulzai: Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Uthal, Pakistan

6. Mohammed Naeem: Livestock and Dairy Development, Department, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan

7. Abdullah Ronjha: Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Uthal, Pakistan

8. Rashid Ahmed Magsi: Livestock and Dairy Development, Department, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan

9. Ihsanullah Kakar: Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Uthal, Pakistan

10. Syed Ubaidullah Shah: Livestock and Dairy Development, Department, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan

Abstract:

Damodex canis is the etiological agent of demodicosis (Demodectic mange) in dogs. It develops localized and generalized types of cutaneous infections in canine population worldwide. An adult Labrador dog (one-year-old), weighing 23 kg was presented to teaching veterinary clinical hospital, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, (FVAS, LUAWMS), Uthal. The animal had history of anorexia, alopecia, dehydrated, erythema, itchy skin, crust formation, hyperpigmentation, week and dullness. On clinical examination, the skin smear was made and diagnosed as demodicosis (Damodex canis). The case was treated with tablet ivermectin @ 0.6mg/kg for two weeks and scabion lotion once every three days for two weeks along with supportive therapy. Dog successfully responded to treatment and no any distinguished complications were appeared. Similarly, complete recovery was observed on 3rd week of the treatment. The purpose of present report is to provide the awareness about the incidence and therapeutic management of Damodex canis to the pet owners.

Page(s): 907-910

DOI: 10.19045/bspab.2022.110093

Published: Journal: Pure and Applied Biology, Volume: 11, Issue: 4, Year: 2022

Keywords:

Ivermectin , Therapeutic , Damodex canis , Labrador dog

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