As you see a dog that completely bald or absent hair on certain part of dog body? this condition might be due to demodicosis in dogs. Also called as demodectic mange. Demodicosis is commonly seen in street dog but might be possible to your pet dog.
It has occurred in puppy and adult dog also. Demodicosis in dogs are very irritative disease and veterinary attention is much required.
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Demodicosis in dogs
Demodicosis in dogs
Demodicosis caused by demodex mite which might be normally present on dog’s skin. These mites are normally present in hair follicle and sebaceous gland of skin.
Population of demodex mites are under control of dog immune system. So, presence of mite is not issue but if mites are out of control, then issue tart and this normal flora is now creating problem.
There are mainly two type of demodex:
- Demodex canis
- Demodex injai
But Demodex canis is commonly present and responsible for most of demodectic mange.
Demodicosis type in dogs
There are scattered mites present on dog skin. And according to population of dogs and immune system of the dog, demodicosis is two type:
- Localized demodicosis
- Generalized demodicosis
Localized demodicosis
In this condition, hair losses on certain of part of dog body like around eyes, foreleg, on top of neck, etc. Here population of mites are out of control of immune system and demodicosis has occurred.
Generalized demodicosis
If mites population is severely out of control by immune system, then the blind spot is seen on all over body and mites are all over. In this condition most of hair follicle and sebaceous gland are invasive by mites. In simple word the condition is generalized.
Sometimes these spots are infected by bacteria and bacterial infection occur. At this condition also called as Pyo-demodicosis and these is serious to seek veterinary attention immediately.
It is also possible that demodicosis occur in puppy. Many times if demodicosis occur in puppy, the main reason has come from mother.
Why demodicosis in dogs have occurred?
why demodicosis in dogs
As discussed above, demodicosis occur when mites are out of control by immune system and invades hair follicle or sebaceous gland. But question is why demodicosis is out of control by immune system.
Exact mechanism is not described properly still but some process is responsible for demodicosis in dogs. Immune system weaken is the main problem of all way.
- Stress condition in dogs by any way can weaken immune system
- Nutritional deficiency also weakens immune system
- Environmental condition like more humid environment also responsible
- Sugary nutrition taken by dogs also responsible for demodicosis in dogs
- Certain medicine also weakens immune system
- Age also weak immune system
- Certain medical condition
- Any condition that weak immune system can be responsible
Symptoms of demodicosis in dogs
symptoms of demodicosis in dogs
Symptoms include hair loss on certain part of body or generalized. Sometimes this can be invaded by bacteria and condition may worsen.
- Itching at hair lost part
- Complete Hair loss on certain part
- Hair fall
- oily skin
- redness at hair lost part
- Abscess formation
- Deworming also help to reduce stress
Prevention of demodicosis in dogs
There is main cause of demodicosis in dogs are weaken immune system. So, things avoid weakening immune system. Here are some points that you can keep in mind.
- Regular veterinaries check up
- Maintain healthy lifestyle include nutrition, exercise and stress.
- Regular bathing and grooming
- Keep environment clean.
- Regular monitor of health issue.
- Regular parasite control.
Conclusion
Demodicosis in dogs are disease of parasite which create problem when immune system is weak. Hair loss on all body or certain part of region is main symptoms. Regular veterinaries checkup and other follow up can be best preventive measure.