Abstract
Localized demodicosis was diagnosed in 46 dogs, accounting for 0.6% of the canine dermatology cases and 0.1% of the canine hospital population over an 11-year period. Seventy-two percent of the dogs were less than 12 months old when examined. Rottweilers, collies, and German shepherds appeared to be over-represented. Lesions were most commonly seen on the periocular region, face, chin, and lip, but occurred in a variety of body sites. Lesions were asymptomatic and the dogs were otherwise healthy. No dog received miticidal therapy. Wherein follow-up was available (85% of the cases), all dogs spontaneously recovered and did not relapse.
