A Case report on Chronic Skin Disease and Antimicrobial Resistance in a Dog at SAQTVH, Khulshi, Chattogram

Abstract

The most vital organ in the body is the skin, which is occasionally referred to as the integumentary system. It performs a variety of vital roles in preserving homeostasis throughout the body. The management of frame temperature is perhaps the most crucial of these duties. Additionally, the skin guards the frame from bacterial infiltration and physical damage. The skin and pores include a variety of sensory organs that perceive the outside environment and extra cells that may produce vitamin D when exposed to sunshine. The study aimed to know the specific causal pathogen behind the reason for chronic skin diseases and antimicrobial resistance in a dog. A study was undertaken to know the specific pathogen, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic skin disease of the dog named Likey at Shahedul Alam Quadary Teaching Veterinary Hospital (SAQTVH) in Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) from February 22nd to April 7th, 2023. In this study, the dog was observed with clinical signs of maculo-papular-pustular eruption, pruritus, alopecia, reddening of vulva, pus discharge from hind leg digits, continuous licking of vagina, leg and body coat, foul odor from digit and visible ectoparasites respectively. A diagnosis or recommendation for treatment was made based on the presenting clinical signs, physical examination, and various diagnostic tests. In this study, the dog was diagnosed by Culture Sensitivity Test, Blood Biochemistry, Skin Impression Smear Test and Skin Scrapping Test. The dog was diagnosed with antimicrobial resistance, eosinophilia (17%), hyperglycemia (124.1 mg/dl), vaginal candidiasis and demodicosis. Mite infestation accounted for most of the skin damage. Vaginal candidiasis also accounted for vigorous licking on the genital area and the rest of the body. Antimicrobial resistance shows that the dog was immediately sensitive to ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin, and clindamycin. A systemic immunosuppressive drug (Cyclosporine) was prescribed along with a systemic antifungal drug (Itraconazole) to combat dermatitis and candidiasis. Parental ivermectin was given to treat demodicosis.