Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with Lynxacarus radovskyi fur mite causing dandruff and itching
By Craig, T M et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1993·Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Lynxacarus radovskyi infestation in a cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A domestic short-hair cat from south Texas was brought in due to excessive dandruff on its back, neck, and limbs. A closer examination revealed an infestation of Lynxacarus radovskyi, a type of fur mite that can cause discomfort in cats. Treatment with acaricides, which are medications used to kill mites and other parasites, was effective in controlling the infestation. After treatment, the cat's condition improved, and the excessive dandruff decreased.
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Abstract
An adult domestic short-hair cat from south Texas was examined because of excessive dandruff on the back, neck, thorax, and hind limbs. Removal of a few hairs for microscopic evaluation revealed Lynxacarus radovskyi, the cat fur mite. The small (< 0.5 mm) mite could be readily identified by its laterally compressed body and its characteristic grasping of the hair shaft between the gnathosoma and palpi. Thus far, this mite has been identified as a parasite of cats in warm, humid environments. The number of parasites and apparent discomfort in cats varies considerably, from massive infestation with little discomfort to few mites and marked pruritus. Acaricides that are effective against other ectoparasites of cats apparently are effective in controlling L. radovskyi.
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