Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Imidacloprid-permethrin stops tick disease in dogs exposed
By Blagburn, Byron L et al.·Published in Veterinary therapeutics : research in applied veterinary medicine·2004·Department of Pathobiology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of imidacloprid-permethrin to prevent transmission of Anaplasma phagocytophilum from naturally infected Ixodes scapularis ticks to dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of beagles was tested to see if a combination of imidacloprid and permethrin could prevent a tick-borne illness called Anaplasmosis, caused by the bacteria Anaplasma phagocytophilum. Eight beagles received the treatment a week before being exposed to infected ticks, while another group of eight did not. The results showed that none of the treated dogs developed antibodies to the bacteria, while seven out of eight untreated dogs did. This suggests that using imidacloprid and permethrin before tick exposure can effectively protect dogs from this disease.
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Abstract
One group of eight beagles was treated with a combination of imidacloprid and permethrin 7 days before exposure to Ixodes scapularis ticks that were naturally infected with Anaplasma phagocytophilum. A second group of eight beagles was not treated and was also exposed to infected ticks. Seven of eight non-treated dogs--but none of the treated dogs--developed specific antibodies to A. phagocytophilum. Results of this study indicate that a combination of imidacloprid and permethrin can prevent transmission of A. phagocytophilum to dogs if administered before exposure to infected ticks.
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