Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nasal mite infestation causing sneezing in two UK Pekingese dogs
By Wills, S J et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2008·Great Western Referrals, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pneumonyssoides species infestation in two Pekingese dogs in the UK.
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Plain-English summary
Two Pekingese dogs, one 4 years old and the other 12, started sneezing and itching their noses after a trip to the beach. A vet found nasal mites called Pneumonyssoides during examinations. After treating both dogs with selamectin, their symptoms improved, and they felt better. This is the first report of these mites affecting dogs in the UK that haven't traveled abroad.
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Abstract
Two male, neutered, Pekingese dogs aged four years and 12 years were presented for acute-onset nasal pruritus and sneezing following a visit to a beach in northern Scotland. Routine nasal investigations revealed the presence of the canine nasal mite Pneumonyssoides both by direct visualisation and histopathologically. Resolution of clinical signs was observed following selamectin treatment. To the authors' knowledge, this report describes the first cases of Pneumonyssoides infestation in non-travelled UK dogs.
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