Peculiarities of dog infestation with pathogens of otodectosis and sarcoptic mange across different breeds
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https://doi.org/10.31210/spi2026.29.01.20Keywords:
parasitology, otodectosis, sarcoptic mange, dogs, breed susceptibility, infestation ratesAbstract
Sarcoptic mange and otodectosis are ectoparasitic diseases caused by mites of the genus Otodectes and Sarcoptes, which are characterized by skin lesions and can infest domestic dogs. Sarcoptic mange and otodectosis are accompanied by itching at the place of mites’ localization, the appearance of alopecia, erythema, papules, pustules and crusts on the skin. The pathogens can parasitize in humans, and the most common manifestation is temporary dermatitis. Therefore, monitoring studies on otodectosis and sarcoptic mange are important for both animal and human health. The aim of the study was to determine the peculiarities of infesting dogs of different breeds with the pathogens of otodectosis and sarcoptic mange. The research was conducted in the laboratory of the Department of Parasitology and Veterinary and Sanitary Expert Examination of Poltava State Agrarian University and in private clinics of veterinary medicine (city of Poltava). By the conducted studies it has been found that the average prevalence of otodectosis invasion in dogs makes 17.6 %. The highest values of the prevalence of infection and percentage of diseased dogs from the total number of infested animals were found in English cocker spaniels (EI – 32.0 %, 30.9 % – of the diseased dogs) and dachshunds (29.4 and 19.2 %). Mixed breeds and non-pedigree dogs (12.1 and 30.8 %), German shepherd dogs (9.5 and 7.7 %), French bulldogs (7.1 and 3.8 %), Labradors (4.8 and 3.8 %) and golden retrievers (8.3 and 3.8 %) were less infested with otodectes. The average prevalence of sarcoptic infection in dogs makes 9.6 %. The highest values of animal infestation were found in German shepherd dogs (EI – 19.1 %, 21.0 % – of the diseased dogs), Dobermans (16.7 and 5.3 %), Rottweilers (12.5 and 5.3 %), golden retrievers (16.7 and 10.5 %), as well as mixed breeds and non-pedigree animals (15.5 and 47.3 %). French bulldogs (EI – 12.5%, 5.3 % – of the diseased dogs) and dachshunds (5.9 and 5.3 %) were less infested with sarcoptes. The obtained results will allow us to take into account the peculiarities of infecting dogs of different breeds with the pathogens of otodectosis and sarcoptic mange during conducting diagnostic and preventive measures.
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