Estimation of the prevalence and determination of risk factors associated with demodicosis in dogs
Mizanur Rahman, Mohammad Bayazid Bostami, Aparna Datta, Abdullah Al Momen Sabuj, Eaftekhar Ahmed Rana, Abdul Mannan, Mir Md Afzal Hossain, Mohammed Yousuf Elahi Chowdhury
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Demodicosis is a vital skin problem in dogs. The present study has determined the prevalence and associated risk factors of demodicosis in dogs and the response to treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: ) were also suggested to prevent secondary bacterial infection and to maintain skin and hair coat integrity. The recovery rate was observed every 2-4 weeks of treatment upto 11-13 weeks. RESULTS: < 0.05) associated with the occurrence of demodicosis in dogs. Following treatment, the first negative skin scraping for mite was noticed at 8-10 weeks of treatment, and in all cases, clinical signs completely disappeared at 80-90 days of treatment. CONCLUSION: A good percentage of the dogs having dermatological lesions was determined as demodicosis. Long-term oral ivermectin and topical amitraz, an oral antibiotic, and nutritional therapy are effective against canine demodicosis. Keeping long-haired dogs with good body condition and indoor management is highly suggestive of preventing and controlling the disease.