Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Topical imidacloprid and moxidectin prevent heartworm and fleas
By Arther, R G et al.·Published in Veterinary parasitology·2005·Bayer HealthCare, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Imidacloprid/moxidectin topical solution for the prevention of heartworm disease and the treatment and control of flea and intestinal nematodes of cats.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 420 cats and kittens was tested with a topical solution containing imidacloprid and moxidectin to prevent heartworm disease and treat fleas and intestinal worms. The treatment was applied to the skin at the base of the skull and proved to be very effective, completely preventing heartworm infections and controlling flea infestations for up to 35 days. It also showed excellent results against common intestinal worms like Toxocara and Ancylostoma. Monthly application of this solution is safe and convenient for keeping cats healthy and free from these parasites.
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Abstract
Sixteen controlled laboratory studies, involving 420 kittens and cats, were conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of topically applied formulations of imidacloprid and moxidectin for the prevention of feline heartworm disease, treatment of flea infestations and treatment and control of intestinal nematodes. Unit-dose applicators and the dosing schedule used in these studies were designed to provide a minimum of 10mg imidacloprid and 1mg moxidectin/kg. Treatments were applied topically by parting the hair at the base of the skull and applying the solution on the skin. Imidacloprid treatment alone did not display activity against Dirofilaria immitis or intestinal nematodes and moxidectin treatment alone provided little or no activity against adult Ctenocephalides felis infestations. The formulation containing 10% imidacloprid and 1% moxidectin was 100% efficacious against the development of adult D. immitis infections when cats were treated 30 days after inoculation with third-stage larvae. A single treatment with this formulation also provided 88.4-100% control of adult C. felis for 35 days. Imidacloprid/moxidectin was 100% efficacious against adult Toxocara cati and 91.0-98.3% efficacious against immature adults and fourth-stage T. cati larvae. The formulation provided 98.8-100% efficacy against adult Ancylostoma and immature adults and third-stage A. tubaeforme larvae. Monthly topical application with 10% imidacloprid/1% moxidectin is convenient, efficacious and safe for the prevention of feline heartworm disease, treatment of flea infestation and for the treatment and control of intestinal nematode infections of cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16198823/