Vol. 11, Issue 10 (2022)

The present study was carried out to determine the prevalence of different dermatological disorders and Demodex infection in dogs in and around Junagadh. During the study period total 430 dogs were presented at small animal medicine OPD, Veterinary Clinical Complex, K. U., Junagadh and out of them 73 (16.97%) were having different dermatological disorders. The prevalence of dermatological disorders were found highest in <1 year age group, followed by 1-5 years and >5 years age group. Higher incidence was found in Males than Females. Higher incidence of dermatological disorders was found in Labrador followed by Non-descript dogs, German Shepherd, Spitz, Doberman, Alsatian, Saint Bernard and Pug. Out of 73 dogs with dermatological lesions, 23 (31.50%) dogs were found positive for demodicosis. In present study higher prevalence of canine demodicosis were found in <1 year age group followed by 1-5 years and >5 years age group age group. Higher prevalence of canine demodicosis was found in Males than Females. Higher prevalence of canine demodicosis was found in Labrador, followed by Non-descript dogs, German Shepherd, Spitz, Doberman and Pug.