Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Effective treatments for demodicosis in dogs and cats
By Mueller, Ralf S.·Published in Veterinary Dermatology·2004·View original on Crossref →
PetCaseFinder translated the abstract of this peer-reviewed paper into plain English so pet owners can read it. We do not publish original research — every detail traces back to the citation above. How we work →
Original publication title: Treatment protocols for demodicosis: an evidence‐based review
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with skin problems caused by a mite infection called demodicosis was treated with various medications. For dogs, options include amitraz rinses and oral medications like ivermectin, milbemycin, and moxidectin, which help clear up the infection. In cats, lime sulfur dips and amitraz rinses can also be effective. It's important to start these treatments at lower doses and monitor for any side effects. With the right treatment, pets can recover from this skin condition and feel much better.
People also search for: dog skin problems treatment · cat demodicosis remedy · ivermectin for dog mites · amitraz for dog skin infection
Abstract
Abstract Publications discussing the treatment of demodicosis in the dog and cat are reviewed. Based on the evidence in the literature, amitraz rinses at 0.025–0.06% every 7–14 days, and oral daily ivermectin at 300 µg kg−1, milbemycin at 2 mg kg−1and moxidectin at 400 µg kg−1, respectively, can all be recommended for the treatment of generalized canine demodicosis. Ivermectin and moxidectin should be initiated at lower doses and patients monitored for possible adverse effects during therapy. In cats, 2% lime sulfur dips and amitraz rinses at 0.0125–0.025% have been used successfully.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3164.2004.00344.x