DEMODECOSIS WITH DERMATITIS DUE TO FUNGAL INFECTION MALASSEZIA SP. IN SHIH TZU DOG: A CASE REPORT

A 10-year-old male Shih Tzu dog named Renbow is experiencing skin problems with signs of itching. Clinical examination showed alopecia, erythema, thickening the and oily skin. On face to left side neck, was injured due scratching a high enough intensity swelling under filled fluid. deep scraping on found mite Demodex sp. amounted 3-8 per one field view cytology fungus Malassezia spores. Hematological that animal had normochromic normocytic anemia. The case diagnosed demodicosis dermatitis fungal infection therapy given by cleaning using Chlorhexidine smeared Gentamicin Ketoconazole (in form an ointment), administering antiparasitic NexGard SPECTRA®, Clindamycin, Cetirizine, Furosemide fish oil. Dogs are bathed 2 times week shampoo containing sulfur. Evaluation after 10 days dog's condition has improved reduced intensity, fluid neck disappeared, erythema begun decrease initially disappear. Examinations scrapping also absence sp mites. findings treatment continued in next two months be re-evaluated. show improvement being intensive care needed for dogs prevent re-infection.