Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Treatment of generalized demodicosis and sarcoptic mange in dogs
By Hugnet, C et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2001·Clinique vé, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Efficacy of 1.25% amitraz solution in the treatment of generalized demodicosis (eight cases) and sarcoptic mange (five cases) in dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs suffering from skin problems caused by mites, specifically generalized demodicosis and sarcoptic mange, were treated with a 1.25% amitraz solution applied weekly. Along with the amitraz, they received an antidote treatment to manage any side effects. On average, the dogs needed two to five treatments, and after the therapy, none of them experienced relapses or treatment failures for up to 36 months. This suggests that the treatment was effective in clearing up the skin issues without long-term complications.
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Abstract
Eight dogs with generalized demodicosis and five with sarcoptic manage were treated with 1.25% amitraz solution applied weekly and associated with an antidote treatment (atipamezol, 0.1 mg kg-1 i.m. once: and yohimbine 0.1 mg kg-1 once daily for 3 days, orally). Results of skin scrapings were used to determine whether therapy should be continued or stopped. The median number of treatments for demodicosis and sarcoptic mange was three (range 2-5) and two (range 1-3), respectively. Some side-effects were observed but all were stopped with antidote treatment; no failure or relapses occurred at 6-36 months after treatment.
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