Sarcoptic disease in dogs

The second name of this disease is itchy scabies. It is caused by the intradermal parasite of the tick Sarcoptes canis, which, upon contact with the skin of the animal, begins to make passages under the epidermal layer. Then he lays eggs there and after 19 days new mites begin to develop there.

Sarcopthosis in dogs - symptoms

As a rule, the disease begins to develop from the head. You will notice the characteristic nodules in the region of the superciliary arches, the back of the nose of the dog. Externally, the nodules resemble small bubbles with liquid. A characteristic sign is a very strong itch, because the animal begins to constantly comb the affected area.

As a result of constant scratching, scabs and crusts form instead of bubbles. Gradually, the wool begins to stick together and in some places disappears completely. Among the symptoms of sarcoptic disease in dogs, the appearance of bleeding wounds and scratches is characteristic on the bald patches. If the disease occurs atypically, white flakes may appear, resembling dandruff . To accurately diagnose sarcoptic disease in dogs and exclude other diseases, the veterinarian must take scrapings from the affected areas.

Treatment of sarcoptic disease in dogs

To exclude the infection of other animals and to avoid serious consequences, several simple steps should be taken.

1. Immediately isolate the animal. What does this concern not only other dogs, but also people. The fact is that when you come into contact with an infected dog, an allergic reaction can occur in a person.
2. The animal is bathed with a special keratolytic shampoo and cut out the wool in the lesions.
3. Bathing in aqueous emulsions of acaricides will avoid further spread of the parasite along the epidermis. If you can not buy an animal, use special aerosol formulations.
4. For the treatment of sarcoptosis, dogs often use 5% solutions of carbophos, dicresyl, and squidrin.
5. Synthetic pyrethroids are also effective.

In severe cases, when sarcophesis of animals is severe and a significant part of the body is affected, subcutaneous injections are used. To do this, use a 1% solution Ivomeca and medicinal product saifli (but with it should be neat, as not all breeds carry it).

In the treatment of sarcoptic disease in dogs, you should carefully disinfect and clean the room, booths or cages. This is done with a 2% solution of chlorophos, some things can be scalded with boiling water.