Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Treatment protocols for demodicosis: an evidence-based review.
- Journal:
- Veterinary dermatology
- Year:
- 2004
- Authors:
- Mueller, Ralf S
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
This review looks at how to treat demodicosis, a skin condition caused by mites, in dogs and cats. For dogs with the generalized form of this condition, treatments like amitraz rinses and oral medications such as ivermectin, milbemycin, and moxidectin are recommended. It's important to start ivermectin and moxidectin at lower doses and keep an eye on your pet for any side effects during treatment. In cats, lime sulfur dips and amitraz rinses have also been effective. Overall, these treatments can help manage demodicosis in both dogs and cats.
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 micro g kg(-1), milbemycin at 2 mg kg(-1) and moxidectin at 400 micro g 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.
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