Scabiosis and Toxocariasis in a Local Dog
January 2024
in “
Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan
”
Studysummary In this study, a two-month-old dog diagnosed with scabiosis and toxocariosis showed significant clinical improvement after being treated with sarolaner and pyrantel, evidenced by resolved skin lesions, hair regrowth, and a return to normal abdominal size and oral mucosa color after 30 days. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
A two-month-old local breed male dog with severe pruritus and symptoms of scabiosis and toxocariosis was treated with sarolaner and pyrantel, among other medications. Diagnostic tests confirmed the presence of Sarcoptes scabiei mites and Toxocara canis worm eggs. The dog exhibited hyperchromic microcytic anemia, leukocytosis, and lymphocytosis. After 30 days of treatment, the dog showed significant improvement with no skin lesions and normal hair growth. The prognosis was positive, and owners were advised to maintain cleanliness and treat other animals to prevent reinfection.
