SKIN PROBLEMS IN DOGS
Healthy & shiny skin make a pet apple of eye in owner as well as in spectators .Skin diseases are another serious problem in our pets . Skin diseases may occur due to various reason .Use of carbolic acid containing agents in kennels,use of shampoo or soap of different PH, fungal infections, parasites and also nutritional. Mange is common occurrence in pets caused by mites .
Mange in Dog
It is otherwise known as Demodectic mange, Follicular mange etc. This make our pet a ugly look.
Causative Agent
Demodex canis :It is a commensal in dog's skin. The adult mite invade to the hair follicle and sebaceous gland later which become distended with mite and inflammatory materials and this make lesions on the skin.
Clinical signs
1.Blood oozing nodules & pustules
2.General hair loss,
3.Thickening of the area
Diagnosis
Microscopical examination of deep skin scrapings reveal cigar shaped organism
Treatment
1. Ivermectin:- it is a avermectin derivative. Rate of administration 200mcg/Kg Body weight through s/c or oral route.
2.Benzyl peroxide(2.5%)
3.Amitrz:- It is a Tri-azeidentadiene ectoparasiticide active against Tick,lice,fleas and mites .A solution of 12.5%w/v is available . Dilution rate 3-4ml/Liter of water , externally.
4.Herbal immune modulator
Prevention
Since this is transmitted through contact , avoid contact with affected animals to prevent the disease.
Consult your nearest veterinary doctor for differential diagnosis & effective treatment.
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