Disorder - Demodicosis

Organ Systems Involved
Integument

Alternative Names
Demodectic mange

Brief Description

A form of mange (skin disease with hairloss and pustule formation) caused by microscopic Demodex canis mites living within the epidermal cells of the skin and often associated with an immunodeficiency syndrome

Groups Affected
Gundog
Hound
Non Sporting
Toy
Utility
Working dog


Breeds Affected
Beagle
Boston terrier
Boxer
British bulldog
Chow chow
Collie (Rough and Smooth)
Dachshund (long, smooth and wire haired)
Dachshund (miniature - long, smooth and wire-haired)
Dalmatian
Dobermann
English pointer
Great Dane
Hungarian vizsla
Old English sheepdog
Pug
Pyrenean mountain dog
Shar Pei
Whippet
Yorkshire terrier


Treatment

Medical

PubMed References
Demodicosis

Contributor
Paul McGreevy