Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Current trends in the treatment of Sarcoptes, Cheyletiella and Otodectes mite infestations in dogs and cats.
- Journal:
- Veterinary dermatology
- Year:
- 2004
- Authors:
- Curtis, Cathy F
- Affiliation:
- 7 Chadwell · United Kingdom
Plain-English summary
In recent years, many traditional treatments for mite infestations in dogs and cats have been taken off the market. Newer products that are safer, longer-lasting, and easier to use have started to replace them, but there aren't many options available yet. Veterinarians and researchers are often trying different medications and dosages to see how well they work against various types of mites. This paper looks at both personal experiences and scientific studies on the effectiveness of these modern treatments. It's important to remember that any medication used in a way not approved by the manufacturer should only be given with the owner's full understanding and agreement.
Abstract
For a number of reasons, several of the more 'traditional' ectoparasiticides in the small animal veterinarian's armoury have been withdrawn over the past few years. New, safer products which are long-acting and easier to apply than the conventional dips, rinses and aerosol sprays of the past have replaced them. However, relatively few such novel acaricidal preparations have become commercially available. Consequently, practitioners and researchers frequently experiment with the drugs they have at their disposal to assess their efficacy against a variety of target acarids when used at different dosages and/or via different routes of administration, compared with those recommended by the manufacturer. This paper reviews the anecdotal and peer-reviewed reports describing the use of modern acaricides in dogs and cats that have recently appeared in the veterinary literature. It should be stressed, however, that no medicine should be prescribed for extra-label use without the informed consent of the owner.
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