Canine Infectious Diseases: Self-Assessment Color Review, Q&A 16
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Case 16 is the same dog as in Case 15. Cytology revealed keratinocytes and occasional cocci. A deep skin scraping showed mites (see image).
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| What is the prognosis for the disease in this dog? | As only two small areas on the dogs’ body are affected (localized demodicosis), the prognosis is very good, because 95% of affected dogs have spontaneous remission. Dogs that develop generalized infections require specific miticidal therapy. Neutering is also recommended for dogs with generalized infections to prevent the breeding of susceptible animals.
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| How would you treat this dog? | Dogs with localized demodicosis usually are not treated at all or only treated with an antimicrobial shampoo (e.g. one that contains chlorhexidine).
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