Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Updated treatments for demodex mite skin disease in dogs
By Mueller, Ralf S·Published in Compendium (Yardley, PA)·2012·Ludwig Maximilian University.·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: An update on the therapy of canine demodicosis.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with demodicosis, which is caused by an overgrowth of Demodex mites, may show symptoms like hair loss, bumps, and crusty skin. Treatment options include amitraz rinses or oral medications like ivermectin and moxidectin, but these can have side effects, especially in sensitive dogs. A safer alternative is milbemycin oxime, which is less likely to cause issues. For milder cases, a weekly spot-on treatment combining moxidectin and imidacloprid can also be effective. With the right treatment, dogs can recover from this skin condition.
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Abstract
Canine demodicosis, a disease caused by a proliferation of Demodex mites, typically leads to alopecia, comedones, follicular papules and pustules, scaling, and crusting. It may be treated with either amitraz rinses or macrocyclic lactones. Amitraz rinse is approved for application every 2 weeks at a concentration of 0.025%. Higher concentrations and more frequent applications increase the success rate but also increase the risk for adverse effects. Ivermectin is used at 0.3 to 0.6 mg/kg/d PO and moxidectin at 0.2 to 0.5 mg/kg/d PO. Both drugs may cause adverse neurologic effects in sensitive dogs. Milbemycin oxime at 1 to 2 mg/kg/d PO is a safer treatment option. A weekly spot-on combination of 2.5% moxidectin and 10% imidacloprid is recommended for milder forms of the disease.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22488596/