A Case of Demodicosis in a Dog Successfully Managed with Nexgard
January 2024
in “
International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research
”
Studysummary In this case report, a one-year-old male husky with canine demodicosis exhibited significant improvement in skin condition after receiving treatment with Nexgard®, antibiotics, and supportive therapies, suggesting Nexgard® as an effective option for managing this condition. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
A one-year-old male husky with demodicosis, characterized by alopecia and other skin issues, was successfully treated with Nexgard® (2.5 mg/kg BW monthly) alongside other medications and supportive therapies. The treatment led to significant improvement in symptoms such as reduced scratching and erythema after 2 weeks. Nexgard® is recommended for managing canine demodicosis, with multivitamins and hair supplements suggested as supportive therapies.
