Demodicosis generalizada canina tratada con Fluralaner: reporte de un caso

Abstract

Canine demodicosis is a dermatopathy caused by normal inhabitants of the skin flora of dogs, such as mites (Demodex spp), being determined by the exponential increase compared to the normal number of mites. Overpopulation of mites may be related to the development of mild to severe dermatitis or irregular hair loss, with a high predisposition in situations where the animal is immunosuppressed and being acquired or congenital. Fluralaner is a long-acting systemic insecticide and acaricide of the family of isoxazolines approved by the FDA for the treatment of fleas and ticks. Case report. A 4-year-old male French poodle, fed with commercial balanced concentrate, weighing 11 kg. The general clinical examination presents normal physiological constants, showing relevant findings as the presence of erythema and alopecia in the distal area of the four members, perianal area, tail tip, inner ear face, cheilitis, periocular area and nasal bridge. Adult and young mites (Demodex canis) and their respective eggs were detected in the skin scraping, determining the definitive diagnosis as generalized canine demodicosis. Treatment with fluralaner (Bravecto ® 500 mg), baths with shampoo based on chlorhexidine 3%, and food supplement based on omegas and vitamin E was established. Conclusion. Fluralaner administered orally for the treatment of generalized canine demodicosis is highly effective; clinical improvement was observed a few days after its administration and verified by skin scraping in the controls, being a very good alternative as treatment for its ease of administration and its high Efficiency with only one dose.

Keywords:

ácaros

alopecia

eritema

isoxazolinas

mites

alopecia

erythema

isoxazolines

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