Demodicosis Accompanied by Ancylostomiasis and Toxocariasis in Domestic Dog
January 2024
in “
Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan
”
Studysummary In this case report, a 7-month-old local dog named Oreo was diagnosed with demodicosis and helminthiasis and showed improvement in skin condition after 14 days of treatment with ivermectin, antihistamines, vitamin B complex, fish oil, and sulfur soap. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
A 7-month-old local dog named Oreo presented with skin lesions, including erythema, crusting, alopecia, hyperpigmentation, and scaling, as well as pale mucous membranes and signs of anemia. Upon examination, Oreo was diagnosed with demodicosis, caused by Demodex sp. mites, and helminthiasis, due to Ancylostoma spp and Toxocara sp worm infections. Treatment included ivermectin, antihistamines (diphenhydramine and CTM), vitamin B complex, fish oil, and sulfur soap. After 14 days, Oreo showed improvement with reduced pruritus, new hair growth, and no more diarrhea. The dog's owner was advised to maintain a clean environment to prevent re-infection.
