DEMODICOSIS ACCOMPANIED BY ANCYLOSTOMIASIS AND TOXOCARIASIS IN DOMESTIC DOG

Abstract

Demodicosis is a skin disease caused by Demodex sp. mites. Ancylostomiasis is a disease caused by Ancylostoma spp worm infection in dogs. Toxocariasis is a parasitic disease caused by infection with the worm Toxocara sp. The purpose of writing this case report article is to find out the causes of skin diseases and helminthiasis that occur in case dogs and the effectiveness of the treatment carried out. A local dog named Oreo, 7 months old, has a skin problem that appeared 3 weeks before. Dog have good appetite, and urination normal. Dogs are given rice feed mixed with chicken heads. The case dog is kept tied up in the yard. The results of the physical examination showed that there were lesions on the skin in the form of erythema, crusting, alopecia, hyperpigmentation, and lots of scale on the face, earlobes, neck, forelegs, hind legs, back and tail. On the ventral side experienced alopecia, erythema, and crusts. On deep skin scraping examination, Demodex sp. mites were found. Other physical examination results showed pale mucous membranes and conjunctiva, slow skin turgor examination and prolonged capillary refill time. The results of microscopic examination of the faeces natively showed the presence of Ancylostoma spp worm eggs with an oval shape, thin shell with eight to sixteen blastomere and Toxocara sp eggs with a round brownish shape, the surface was mottled, the outer wall was very thick. Routine hematological examination showed that the case dog had hypochromic normocytic anemia. The dog was diagnosed with demodicosis and helminthiasis. Treatment is carried out by administering ivermectin, antihistamines (diphenhydramine and CTM), vitamin B complex, fish oil and sulfur soap. Evaluation after 14 days showed improvement in body condition. The treatment and therapy given gave good results, reduced pruritus, new hair grew and the dog no longer had diarrhea. Dog owners are advised to implement good maintenance management by keeping the environment where the animal lives clean to avoid re-infection.