Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fluralaner effectively treats sarcoptic mange in 17 dogs
By Romero, Camilo et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2016·Centro Universitario UAEM Amecameca·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Efficacy of fluralaner in 17 dogs with sarcoptic mange.
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Plain-English summary
Seventeen dogs with sarcoptic mange, a skin condition caused by mites, were treated with a single dose of fluralaner, an oral medication. Owners noticed intense itching and skin lesions on their pets, but by 14 days after treatment, all dogs tested negative for the mites. The dogs showed significant improvement in their itching and skin lesions within 14 to 21 days. This study suggests that fluralaner is an effective option for treating sarcoptic mange in dogs.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: There are few licensed options for the treatment of canine sarcoptic mange. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of fluralaner in dogs with sarcoptic mange infestation. ANIMALS: Seventeen dogs with a diagnosis of Sarcoptes scabiei based on positive skin scrapings. METHODS: A single dose of oral fluralaner was administered according to the manufacturer's instructions. Assessments of pruritus and lesions were performed every 7 days for 1 month. RESULTS: By Day 14 post-treatment, skin scrapings from all dogs were negative for mites. At the beginning of the study there was a negative correlation between body weight of the subject and pruritus [Pearson correlation coefficient (PCC) = -0.396, P = 0.007] and a positive correlation between pruritus and lesion severity (PCC 0.755, P = 0.0001). Significant decreases in lesion size and pruritus were observed within the first 14-21 days, respectively, and improvement in these parameters continued until the end of the study at Day 28. CONCLUSION: Fluralaner was effective in eliminating scabies mites within 14 days and significantly resolved the clinical signs associated with sarcoptic mange within 21 days after a single dose.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27511592/