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The study aims to report a case of localized demodicosis caused by Demodex canis and Demodex cornei in a mixed-breed dog.

Localized demodicosis associated with Demodex canis and Demodex cornei infestation in a dog from Mexico

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The study aims to report a case of localized demodicosis caused by Demodex canis and Demodex cornei in a mixed-breed dog.
Collected deep skin scrapings and examined them by light microscopy.
Identified species based on morphological features such as opisthosomal shape and supracoxal spine morphology.
Documented the first confirmed presence of both mite species in domestic dogs from Coahuila, Mexico.
Confirmed simultaneous infestation of Demodex canis and Demodex cornei in the dog.
Identified two focal alopecic lesions without secondary infection.
Expanded knowledge on the geographic distribution and diversity of demodecid mites in Mexico.

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Case report reveals localized demodicosis in a dog infected with Demodex canis and Demodex cornei, highlighting new geographic distribution.

Landeros-Gálvez et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Case report reveals localized demodicosis in a dog infected with Demodex canis and Demodex cornei, highlighting new geographic distribution.