Abstract

CAJAS, Jorge Armas; SALAZAR, Nancy Cueva; CHANCUSIG, Francisco  and  CUASAPAZ, Gabriel Molina. Prevalence of demodectic mange in domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) in Latacunga-Ecuador. Rev. Inv. Cs. Agro. y Vet. [online]. 2021, vol.5, n.13, pp.91-97. ISSN L:2664-0902.  https://doi.org/10.33996/revistaalfa.v5i13.100.

Demodectic mange is the second most common type of mange in dogs. Therefore, it was proposed to determine the prevalence of demodectic mange in domestic dogs (Canis Lupus Familiaris) in the sectors of Eloy Alfaro, Ignacio Flores, Juan Montalvo and La Matriz, of the Latacunga canton. The research methodology included the sampling of 72 dogs with dermatological problems, of different sex, age, with or without an owner, the method carried out was by skin scraping, which was carried out with a scalpel blade until slight capillary bleeding was produced. Samples were transported to the laboratory under refrigeration, mineral oil was added for their observation and they were observed under a 10X optical microscope. The prevalence of Demodex canis was 16.67%. In this way, the existence of this mite is demonstrated in the canton of Latacunga, for which the owners must take their pets to a veterinarian to implement a program to control and prevent the disease. One of the limitations that arose during the execution of this study lies in the fact that the population of the canton of Latacunga does not have knowledge about the care of their pets and about the responsibility they acquire when taking care of an animal. On the other hand, the animals did not have a vaccination card and the owners themselves self-medicate their animals or are taken to unauthorized centers for their medication.

Keywords : Latacunga; dogs; prevalence; demodectic mange.

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