Dermatological diseases in pugs with special reference to canine atopic dermatitis

Abstract

The present study was undertaken to know the occurrence of dermatological diseases in pugs with special emphasis on canine atopic dermatitis. Total of 911 pugs was presented to Veterinary College Hospital, Bengaluru for one year and nine months (January 2018- September 2019). Out of 911 cases presented, 419 cases were of dermatological origin with an incidence of 46 percent. Commonly encountered skin diseases were pyoderma, canine atopic dermatitis, tick infestation, flea allergy dermatitis, demodicosis, otitis, canine scabies, Malassezia dermatitis, food allergy, acral lick dermatitis, dermatophytosis and immune mediated disease. Incidence of atopic dermatitis was more in female dogs compared to males and incidence was more in pugs less than three years old. Skin lesions observed in atopic dogs were erythema, hyperpigmentation, papule, epidermal collarettes, lichenification, alopecia, excoriation, scales, salivary staining and pustules. Skin lesions were most commonly encountere on the Paws followed by the concave surface of the ears, ventral surface of the neck, groin, axilla, ventral abdomen, face, under the tail, medial surface of the thighs, flexor surface, muzzle and periocular area. In conclusion dermatological diseases are one of the major problems in pugs and CAD is one of the commonly seen skin disease in pugs presented to Veterinary College Hospital, Bengaluru.