Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fluralaner treatment clears mite infection in dogs
By Hansen-Jones, Christian & Ronai, Tomer·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2024·Macleod Trail Animal Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful treatment of 3 naturally acquired cases of canine cheyletiellosis with fluralaner.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Three dogs were found to have cheyletiellosis, a skin condition caused by tiny mites, after showing signs like itching and hair loss. They were treated with fluralaner, an oral medication, which quickly cleared up their symptoms and eliminated the mites. This treatment was successful, with no signs of the parasites remaining even two months later. Fluralaner may be a promising option for treating this condition in dogs, although more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
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Abstract
Three dogs were diagnosed with naturally occurring cheyletiellosis based on clinical signs and visualization of parasites and ova. Treatment with fluralaner (orally) resulted in a rapid resolution of clinical signs with no evidence of mites or ova at 1 or 2 mo post-treatment. This is apparently the first published report of an isoxazoline being used to successfully treat cheyletiellosis in veterinary medicine. Therefore, fluralaner may be an effective option for treatment or prevention of canine cheyletiellosis, although research is needed to confirm its effectiveness for treatment of cheyletiellosis in dogs and other species. Key clinical message: This is apparently the first published report of an isoxazoline being used to successfully treat cheyletiellosis in companion animal practice. These parasites are both contagious and zoonotic and there are currently no approved products for treatment or prevention of cheyletiellosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38304482/