Characteristics of the Cause, Episototological Features, Clinical Signs, Diagnosis and Therapy of Malassesiosis in Dogs (Review Article)

The article describes the results of the analysis of scientific literary sources regarding the epizootic situation of Malassezia in dogs. Actual information about the characteristics, ways of spreading and pathogenic agents are given. Special attention is devoted to clinical signs and courses. Taking into account the world experience, the main therapy methods of this disease and its prevention are substantiated and the necessity of conducting regular dispensation of dogs in order to detect the disease in its initial stages is argued.