Dog with localized dermatitis around the eyes Hair loss Dermatitis is a common condition that has many causes and occurs in many forms. In dogs,it is caused mainly due to Ectoparasites living in the hair,skin or dog ears like fleas, ticks,lice,ears mites caused by Dermodex Canis, mange caused by Sarcoptes. They suck blood thus leads to anaemia, allergy and damaged skin may lead to deuteropathic inflammation and Pyoderma. It usually involves itchy,dry skin or a rash on swollen, reddened skin. It may cause the skin to blister, ooze,crust or flake off. E.g. Atopic dermatitis (eczema), dandruff and contact dermatitis. Transmission 1. Ectoparasites inflected dams rapidly transmit to their puppies during nursing period. 2. Infected host to susceptible host. 3. From outdoor environment such as playing or sleeping areas. Clinical signs a. Dermodex canis is likely to reside on head and 4 limbs. Obvious sign is hair loss around eyes which appears like wearing-glass. In ea
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