Spring and autumn are the time when dogs are in heat, and with the alternation of seasons, their resistance will decrease, and dogs are prone to Demodex infection. Let's take a look at Bugs' example and do a good job of prevention for dogs!
The pug named San'er was depilated at first, but later it became more and more serious, and his skin began to turn red, but not itchy. Seeing this, the owner immediately took the dog to the hospital. The following is the dog's medical record.
Hospital examination
1 Clinical examination
After examination, the doctor found that Saner's body temperature was 38 ℃, the spirit was acceptable, the visible mucosa was acceptable; the head and back had multiple depilation areas, erythema, skin erosion, local scab, and the head was relatively serious.
Laboratory examination
The results of skin examination were: Demodex + + +, cocci +.
Preliminary diagnosis
According to the results of the examination, the doctor initially diagnosed three children with Demodex infection.
Treatment plan
The doctor formulated a treatment plan for Saner to diminish inflammation, kill mites and enhance skin resistance.
After the first treatment, he came to the shop for an injection once a week, which lasted for more than a month. 。 It is
Prevention programmes and post-rehabilitation care measures
Demodex mites are usually transmitted from mother to young dogs, and are arguably the only mites that can be "inherited". Once a dog is infected with Demodex, it will be carried for life. To deal with this difficult mite, parents must pay attention to the following points:
Parents should pay attention to the hygiene of the dog's living environment, keep the kennel dry and disinfect it regularly.
When the dog's immunity decreases and the hormone level in the body decreases, the symptoms of disease will appear. Therefore, parents should pay attention to the choice of dog food with balanced nutrition, meat and vegetable collocation, and enhance the dog's body resistance.
To prevent vertical transmission, dogs with severe Demodex are not suitable for breeding.
Demodex just began to attack, the dog will not feel itching, such as secondary pyoderma will be some itching, parents must take the dog to see a doctor as soon as possible.
