Allergic dermatitis in a German Shephard dog in association with Toxocara canis infection

A six-month-old German Shephard was brought to the clinic with recurrent skin lesions, pruritus for a period of two months. Upon clinical examination, erythematous patches and crusty lesions were noticed on the ventral abdomen. Microscopic examination of stained tape impression smears showed the presence of neutrophils, eosinophils and cocci. Unembryonated eggs of Toxocara canis were found on faecal sedimentation technique. Elevated levels of serum alkaline phosphate and alanine aminotransferase was noticed. Dog was treated with oral cyclosporine, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, pyrantel pamoate, hepato-protective syrup and external application of fluticasone propionate with mupirocin ointment. Following 21 days of treatment, noticeable clinical improvement was noticed until nine months of post therapy. Allergic dermatitis due to toxocariosis in a dog is reported in this article.