MONITORING OF DOG DERMATITIS IN THE CONDITIONS OF PRIVATE VETERINARY CLINIC “ALFA-VET”, KONOTOP TOWN
Abstract
The incidence of dermatitis in dogs of polyetiological origin was monitored in the work. Dermatitis is a general definition for any type of skin inflammation. This term is usually used to describe the condition of the skin before reaching a specific diagnosis. There are many causes of skin inflammation, including external irritants, burns, allergens, injuries and infections (bacterial, viral, parasitic or fungal). Dermatitis can also be associated with diseases of the internal organs. The studies were conducted on the basis of "Alpha -vet" veterinary medicine clinic (town Konotop, Krasnogirskaya 4a St.) in the period from 2020 to 2021. Patients were dermatitis dogs of different ages and genders. There were breeds – Pug, Terrier, Labrador, Staffordshire Terrier, German Shepherd, Sharpei, Dachshund, French Bulldog and others. A total of 676 dogs were clinically examined during this period. The diagnosis was considered the anamnesis data, clinical signs, results of microscopic researches, clinical and biochemical indicators of blood, cytological researches. Statistical analysis was performed on the following indicators: seasonality, breed susceptibility to the disease, age and sex. There are 730 cases of dermatitis of different origins were analyzed. Sarcoptic dermatitis was reported in six cases in which, in addition to sarcoptic mites, neutrophils, macrophages and plasma cells and keratinized epithelial cells were also observed. Hematology revealed relative neutrophilia and mild eosinophilia. Severe and generalized demodicosis complicated by bacteria and Malassezia sp. were recorded in 28 cases of infection. Histopathologically, ticks of the genus Demodex sp. at different stages of maturation, which damage the hair follicles along with concomitant pathological changes and foreign body granulomas. In addition, allergic flea dermatitis was also observed in 89 dogs. Cytology was clearly effective in the diagnosis of parasitic dermatitis. There are 18 cases of atopic dermatitis in dogs were registered. However, the emergence of new cases is constantly growing. The pathogenetic mechanisms have not been fully studied, but numerous gene abnormalities and altered immunological processes are involved. The diagnosis of atopic dermatitis in dogs is based on antrcedent anamnesis, clinical examination and differential diagnosis. Allergic and bacterial are the main part of the dogs diseases. The aim of the work is to monitor different types of dermatitis in dogs over the last year, including knowledge about the prevalence, diagnosis, new treatment options and difficulties in overcoming the disease. It was found that allergic dermatitis accounted for 41,2% of cases; parasitic dermatitis is about 14%, bacterial and fungal are 12% of the total number of cases. The most difficult to diagnose and treat are atopic, contact and allergic dermatitis.
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