Estudo retrospectivo da demodicose em cães atendidos no hospital veterinário de Areia/PB - Capus II – UFPB

Abstract

In order to determine the occurrence of canine democosis in the microregion of Brejo Paraibano, a retrospective survey of the sample was carried out in the period from 2022 to 2024 of animals treated at the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Paraiba, campus II, city of Areia. 239 request forms for the diagnosis of democosis were analyzed, of which 30 were positive for the disease. Regarding age, young dogs showed higher positivity compared to adults and the elderly. This fact is probably associated with autosomal recessive transmission, where the onset of the first symptoms usually occurs between the first months of life (juvenual outbreak). There were higher frequencies of positives in male dogs and without a defined breed pattern, reinforcing the influence of genetic, environmental and management factors on the clinical manifestation of the disease. Most of the positive animals came from the municipality of Areia and surrounding cities, demonstrating that this disease remains a challenge for canine dermatological health in the region. The results highlight the predisposition of canine demodicosis among young males, and these aspects are important to be considered by small animal professionals, and to assist in early diagnosis and establishment of appropriate treatment and preventive measures.