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Background – Demodicosis is a common disease in small animal veterinary practice worldwide with a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic options. Objectives – To provide consensus recommendations on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of demodico-sis in dogs and cats.
14 Απρ 2003 · This species of mite is considered to be contagious among cats so if it is confirmed or strongly suspected in one cat, then all the cats in the household must be treated. Treatment of choice involves a series of six dips of two-percent lime sulfur given at weekly intervals.
Three forms of demodicosis are seen in dogs: localized demodectic mange, juvenile-onset generalized demodicosis, and adult-onset generalized demodicosis. Localized demodicosis is seen in dogs usually <1 year old, and most of these cases resolve spontaneously.
Form #1: Localized. Localized demodicosis occurs as isolated, scaly bald patches, usually on the dog's face, creating a polka-dot appearance. Localized demodicosis is considered a common puppyhood ailment, and approximately 90% of cases resolve with no treatment of any kind.
Treatment of demodectic mange. Although most cases of localised demodicosis, in both dogs and cats, resolve spontaneously without treatment, generalised demodicosis is a serious condition requiring long-term treatment over the course of several weeks to months. 3,5
19 Ιαν 2020 · In old dogs and cats, underlying immunosuppressive conditions contributing to demodicosis should be explored. Deep skin scrapings are the diagnostic gold standard for demodicosis, but trichograms and tape squeeze preparations may also be useful under certain circumstances.
In old dogs and cats, underlying immunosuppressive conditions contributing to demodicosis should be explored. Deep skin scrapings are the diagnostic gold standard for demodicosis, but trichograms and tape squeeze preparations may also be useful under certain circumstances.
