PREVALENCE OF CANINE DEMODICOIS IN HYDERABAD OF TELANGANA STATE

FATIMA LUBNA¹, G.S. SREENIVASAMURTHY²*, M. UDAYA KUMAR^3
1Department of Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science, Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana
²Department of Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science, Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana
³Department of Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science, Korutla, Jagityala, Telangana
* Corresponding Author : gssmurthy26@rediffmail.com

Received : 23-01-2017     Accepted : 23-03-2017     Published : 12-04-2017
Volume : 9     Issue : 17       Pages : 4145 - 4147
Int J Agr Sci 9.17 (2017):4145-4147

Keywords : Demodicosis, Demodex canis, Prevalence
Academic Editor : Mathi P. Madhu, Dr Nitin R. Patel
Conflict of Interest : None declared
Acknowledgements/Funding : We are thankful to Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences of PVNR, TVU for providing the financial support to conduct this research study and the fellowship to continue the Master’s programme in the University
Author Contribution : Dr GS Sreenivasamurthy, Associate Professor & Head–Major Advisor, CVSc, PVNR TVU, Hyderabad

The present study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of canine demodicosis in Hyderabad, Telangana during the period of March to August, 2016. A total of 146 dogs with dermatological signs were examined for Demodex mite infestation from Teaching veterinary clinical complex, pet clinics and Animal birth control centre. The overall prevalence recorded was 11.64% (17/146). Prevalence was higher in males as 64.7% (11/17) than females. Age wise prevalence was higher in 8-12 months group of dogs. High rate of prevalence was observed in Labrador retriever breed of dog.

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