Demodicosis case update

In August we brought you a case report of localised demodicosis in a dog with a hot-spot that was being concurrently treated with oclacitinib. We have subsequently been informed that the dog was actually less than 12-months-old at the time of presentation and thus represented a case of juvenile-onset demodicosis. Juvenile demodicosis in the generalised […]

Case of the month

LISA HULME-MOIR Many of us are familiar with the classic cases of young bull terrier type dogs coming in with demodicosis. However not many may have Demodex at the forefront of our minds when working up skin disease in older animals. A recent case highlights the value of skin cytology and the need to keep […]