Publications

ectoparasites in urban stray cats in jerusalem, israel: differences in infestation patterns of fleas, ticks and permanent ectoparasites.	in a period cross-sectional study performed to examine ectoparasites on 340 stray cats in jerusalem, israel, 186 (54.7%) were infested with the cat flea, ctenocephalides felis (siphonaptera: pulicidae), 49 (14.4%) with the cat louse, felicola subrostratus (phthiraptera: trichodectidae), 41 (12.0%) with the ear mite, otodectes cynotis (astigmata: psoroptidae), three (0.9%) with the fur mite, cheyletiella blakei (trobidiformes: cheyletidae), two (0.6%) with the itch mite notoedres cati (astigmata: ...	2014	24191942
characterisation of ecto- and endoparasites in domestic cats from tirana, albania.	during 2008 to 2011, faecal samples, ear swabs, and ectoparasites obtained by full body search and total body comb were collected from 252 cats originating from the greater tirana area. faecal samples were examined using the mcmaster and baermann techniques, and a subset of 58 samples was tested for giardia-specific antigen using a coproantigen enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (elisa). the ear swabs were examined for the presence of parasitic mites. overall, almost 93% of the cats were identifi ...	2014	24994454
parasites of domestic owned cats in europe: co-infestations and risk factors.	domestic cats can be infested by a large range of parasite species. parasitic infestations may cause very different clinical signs. endoparasites and ectoparasites are rarely explored in the same study and therefore multiparasitism is poorly documented. the present survey aimed to improve knowledge of the prevalence and risk factors associated with ecto- and endoparasite infestations in owned cats in europe.	2014	24965063
prevalence of otitis externa in stray cats in northern italy.	feline otitis externa is a dermatological disorder that has not been evaluated much in stray cats. one hundred and eighty-seven stray cats were randomly selected during a trap-neuter-release programme to investigate the prevalence of otitis externa in stray cat colonies in northern italy. swabs for cytological examination were obtained from the external ear canal of each cat. a direct otoscopic assessment of the external ear canal was made in 86/187 cats. cytological evidence of otitis externa w ...	2014	24226755
retinopathy associated with ivermectin toxicosis in five cats.	5 cats from the same household were examined because of a sudden onset of tremors, obtundation, blindness, and dilated pupils. approximately 12 hours prior to evaluation, the owner had attempted to treat the cats for suspected ear mite (otodectes cynotis) infestation by aural administration of a dose of an ivermectin paste intended for oral administration to horses (approx 22 mg/cat; half of the dose was administered into each ear canal).	2015	25970221
urban stray cats infested by ectoparasites with zoonotic potential in greece.	a large population of stray cats is encountered in many urban areas sharing the same environment with people, usually being in a close direct contact with them. a variety of ectoparasites can infest such cats, causing mild dermatological abnormalities to more severe systemic disorders. in order to determine the extent of which stray cats carry ectoparasites, particularly those of zoonotic potential, 341 stray cats originating from the urban area of thessaloniki, greece, were examined between 201 ...	2015	26319525
pathology and epidemiology of ceruminous gland tumors among endangered santa catalina island foxes (urocyon littoralis catalinae) in the channel islands, usa.	in this study, we examined the prevalence, pathology, and epidemiology of tumors in free-ranging island foxes occurring on three islands in the california channel islands, usa. we found a remarkably high prevalence of ceruminous gland tumors in endangered foxes (urocyon littoralis catalinae) occurring on santa catalina island (sca)--48.9% of the dead foxes examined from 2001-2008 had tumors in their ears, and tumors were found in 52.2% of randomly-selected mature (≥ 4 years) foxes captured in 20 ...	2015	26618759
ear mite removal in the santa catalina island fox (urocyon littoralis catalinae): controlling risk factors for cancer development.	ear mites (otodectes cynotis) and ear canal tumors are highly prevalent among federally endangered island foxes (urocyon littoralis catalinae) living on santa catalina island off the coast of southern california. since studies began in the 1990s, nearly all foxes examined were found to be infected with ear mites, and ceruminous gland tumors (carcinomas and adenomas) were detected in approximately half of all foxes ≥ 4 years of age. we hypothesized that reduction of ear mite infection would reduc ...	2015	26641820
clinical evaluation of the safety and efficacy of 10% imidacloprid + 2.5% moxidectin topical solution for the treatment of ear mite (otodectes cynotis) infestations in dogs.	a clinical field investigation was conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of 10% imidacloprid/2.5% moxidectin for the treatment of ear mites (otodectes cynotis) in dogs. the study was a multi-centered, blinded, positive controlled, randomized clinical trial conducted under field conditions with privately owned pets. a total of 17 veterinary clinics enrolled cases for the study. an otoscopic examination was performed to confirm the presence of o. cynotis residing in the ear of the dog prio ...	2015	25801226
evidence-based veterinary dermatology: a review of published studies of treatments for otodectes cynotis (ear mite) infestation in cats.	otodectes cynotis (ear mite) accounts for 50-80% of cases of otitis externa in cats. various treatment options exist but evidence-based reviews on treatments for this parasite have not been conducted.	2016	27324289
efficacy of sarolaner, a novel oral isoxazoline, against two common mite infestations in dogs: demodex spp. and otodectes cynotis.	the efficacy of sarolaner (simparica™, zoetis) was evaluated against demodex spp. in dogs with generalized demodicosis and against otodectes cynotis (otodectic mange) in dogs with induced infestations. in the first study, 16 dogs with clinical signs of generalized demodicosis and positive for demodex spp. mites were randomly assigned to treatment with either sarolaner (2mg/kg) orally on days 0, 30 and 60, or topical imidacloprid (10mg/kg) plus moxidectin (2.5mg/kg) solution every 7 days from day ...	2016	26971196
are humans the initial source of canine mange?	scabies, or mange as it is called in animals, is an ectoparasitic contagious infestation caused by the mite sarcoptes scabiei. sarcoptic mange is an important veterinary disease leading to significant morbidity and mortality in wild and domestic animals. a widely accepted hypothesis, though never substantiated by factual data, suggests that humans were the initial source of the animal contamination. in this study we performed phylogenetic analyses of populations of s. scabiei from humans and fro ...	2016	27015813
ectoparasites of free-roaming domestic cats in the central united states.	free-roaming domestic cat (felis catus) populations serve as a valuable resource for studying ectoparasite prevalence. while they share a similar environment as owned cats, free-roaming cats do not receive routine veterinary care or ectoparasiticide application, giving insight into parasite risks for owned animals. we examined up to 673 infested cats presented to a trap-neuter-return (tnr) clinic in the central united states. ectoparasite prevalences on cats were as follows: fleas (71.6%), ticks ...	2016	27692321
parasites of sheep herding dogs in central germany.	this paper reports on endoparasite infections diagnosed in 2012 by standard coproscopical techniques and coproantigen giardia elisa in 165 dogs used for sheep herding in 36 farms in central germany. the overall prevalence of dogs with evidence of endoparasite infections was 27.3% (95% ci 20.6-34.7). the most frequently identified faecal forms were those of ascarids (toxocara, 6.7%; toxascaris 3.6%), hookworms (5.5%) and taeniid cestodes (4.2%), followed by those of trichuris whipworms (3.0%), ca ...	2016	26904898
assessment of afoxolaner efficacy against otodectes cynotis infestations of dogs.	the efficacy of a single 2.5 mg/kg dose of afoxolaner (nexgard®, merial) against induced otodectes cynotis infestations was assessed in eight afoxolaner-treated dogs, compared to eight untreated dogs.	2016	27938395
parasites and vector-borne diseases in client-owned dogs in albania: infestation with arthropod ectoparasites.	to establish the diversity and seasonality of ectoparasite infestation in client-owned dogs in albania, 602 dogs visiting four small animal clinics in tirana from march 2010 to april 2011 inclusive were examined for ectoparasites by full body search and total body comb. in addition, ear swab specimens collected from all dogs and scrapings taken from skin lesions suspicious of mite infestation were examined for parasitic mites. overall, 93 dogs (15.4 %, 95%ci 12.6-18.6) were demonstrated to be in ...	2017	27796564
recurrent ear mite (otodectes cynotis) infestation in three related groups of patagonian cavies (dolichotis patagonum).	: two of three groups of patagonian cavies ( dolichotis patagonum ) contracted otodectes cynotis infestations after exposure to mite-infested feral cats. otodectes cynotis infestations were initially identified in 9 of 10 cavies in group 1. multiple feral cats with o. cynotis infestations were observed in the vicinity of the patagonian cavies and were subsequently removed. the patagonian cavies were initially treated with ivermectin (0.4 mg/kg s.q.) every 2 wk, but ivermectin was discontinued a ...	2017	28749307
use of oral fluralaner for the treatment of psoroptes cuniculi in 15 naturally infested rabbits.	psoroptes cuniculi, a nonburrowing ear mite, is a common ectoparasite of rabbits. constant irritation of the auditory canal by the presence of this mite can lead to otitis externa or otoacariasis.	2017	28251698
the risk of exposure to parasitic mites and insects occurring on pets in southern poland	companion animals, including pets, can be infested by many species of parasitic mites and insects, which can pose a threat to the health of both animals and humans. the aim of this study is to evaluate the risk of exposure of companion animals to various species of external parasites which can be transferred to humans and cause many skin diseases. external parasites were collected in 2012–2014 from the patients of veterinary clinics in the provinces of silesia and malopolska (southern poland). p ...	2017	28170207
efficacy of fluralaner against otodectes cynotis infestations in dogs and cats.	the efficacy of fluralaner for the treatment of otodectes cynotis infestations in dogs and cats was evaluated after oral (dogs) or topical administration (dogs and cats). twenty-four dogs and sixteen cats were experimentally infested with o. cynotis and randomly allocated to equal sized groups (n = 8/group). dog groups were treated once, either orally with fluralaner at a minimum dose of 25 mg/kg body weight, topically with fluralaner at a dose of 25 mg/kg body weight or topically with saline so ...	2017	28093080
comparison of parasitic mite retrieval methods in a population of community cats.	objectives this study compared methods of mite retrieval from community cats in the ohio river valley region of the usa and determined incidence of parasitic mites in this region. methods in total, 493 community cats were humanely trapped and anesthetized for a trap-neuter-return program. cats received a dermatologic examination, ear swabs, superficial skin scraping, flea combing, acetate tape preparation and feces collection. all samples were examined microscopically. large volumes of hair and ...	2017	27259538
successful treatment of demodex gatoi with 10% imidacloprid/1% moxidectin.	demodex gatoi is a transmissible, short-bodied mite found in the stratum corneum of cats. it is known to cause moderate to intense pruritus, often manifested as self-induced alopecia and excoriations. 10% imidacloprid/1% moxidectin (a) is a monthly, topical solution indicated for the treatment and/or prevention of fleas, heartworms, intestinal parasites, and ear mites. a household of cats was presented for pruritus that ranged from mild to severe in 8 of the 13 felines. the most common clinical ...	2017	26606209
a trial of doramectin injection and ivermectin spot-on for treatment of rabbits artificially infested with the ear mite "psoroptes cuniculi".	the ear mite "psoroptes cuniculi" is the main cause of ear mange, a highly contagious parasitic skin disease in rabbits all over the world. in the current work, a preliminary therapeutic trial to study the effect of the broad use acaricides doramectin and ivermectin on p. cuniculi was performed on artificially infested rabbits. twenty five adult new zealand white rabbits were used in this study. the rabbits were assigned randomly into five groups/ 5 rabbits in each group. each rabbit was experim ...	2017	29166286
expression and characterisation of a sarcoptes scabiei protein tyrosine kinase as a potential antigen for scabies diagnosis.	scabies is a disease that harms humans and other animals that is caused by the itch mite sarcoptes scabiei burrowing into the stratum corneum of the skin. in the early stages of scabies, symptoms are often subclinical and there are no effective diagnostic methods. herein, we cloned, expressed and characterised an s. scabiei protein tyrosine kinase (ssptk) and evaluated its diagnostic value as a recombinant antigen in rabbit during the early stages of sarcoptes infestation. the ssptk protein is ~ ...	2017	28852108
efficacy of a new spot-on formulation of selamectin plus sarolaner in the treatment of otodectes cynotis in cats.	the efficacy of a new spot-on formulation of selamectin/sarolaner was evaluated against induced otodectes cynotis infestations in cats in two randomized, blinded studies. fourteen and 16 cats were randomly assigned to treatment groups in studies 1 and 2, respectively. on day 0, animals were either treated with placebo or with the spot-on formulation at the minimal dose of 6.0mg selamectin and 1.0mg sarolaner per kg bodyweight. treatments were administered topically at the base of the neck. prese ...	2017	28395753
sustained release ivermectin-loaded solid lipid dispersion for subcutaneous delivery: in vitro and in vivo evaluation.	this work aimed to develop a sustained release solid dispersion of ivermectin (ivm-sd) in a lipid matrix (hydrogenated castor oil, hco) for subcutaneous delivery. solvent-melting technology was employed to prepare ivm-sds using hco. the physicochemical properties of the ivm-sds were evaluated by scanning electron microscopy (sem), x-ray powder diffraction (xrpd), and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ftir). the release of ivm from ivm-sds was evaluated with hplc in vitro. pharmacokinetics ...	2017	28282989
blepharitis due to cryptococcus neoformans in a cat from northern portugal.	case summary we report a clinical case of blepharitis due to cryptococcus neoformans yeasts in a 2-year-old stray cat from northern portugal (vila real) without concurrent naso-ocular signs. ophthalmological examination revealed mucopurulent discharge from an open wound in the right upper and lower lids. slit-lamp biomicroscopy showed a normal anterior segment, and intraocular pressure was within the normal reference interval. no fundoscopic alterations were detected in either eye by direct and ...	2017	28491367