Diagnosis and Treatment of Demodicosis with Secondary Bacterial Infection in a Pug: A Case Presentation

    May 2020 in “ International journal of current microbiology and applied sciences ”
    G Ambica, G. Kesava Reddy, Vinay M. Ratnalikar, Sandepogu Ranjith Kumar, Keshamoni Ramesh, M. Santhosh Aruna
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    TLDR A Pug with skin issues was successfully treated for mite and bacterial infections.
    A 3-year-old Pug weighing 10 kg presented with symptoms of alopecia, pruritus, decreased appetite, and erythematous lesions. Upon examination, the dog had a slightly elevated temperature of 102.5°F but normal heart rate, pulse, and respiration. Skin scrapings and bacterial culture tests revealed a mixed infection of Demodicosis and Staphylococcal pyoderma. Treatment included antiparasitic and antibacterial medications, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic agents, and supportive therapy with Omega 3 and 6 supplements, immune boosters, and a hypoallergenic diet. The dog showed improvement from the first day of therapy, and after two months of treatment with some adjustments, the dog fully recovered, as confirmed by negative skin scrapings and bacteriological culture, along with the complete resolution of skin lesions.
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