| occurrence of the ear canker mite, otodectes cynotis (hering), on the wolverine, gulo gulo (l.). | | 1985 | 3999253 |
| efficacy and safety of selamectin in the treatment of otodectes cynotis infestation in domestic ferrets. | | 2006 | 17127760 |
| comparison of three treatments for control of ear mites in ferrets. | | 1999 | 10638503 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| preventive efficacy of a topical combination of fipronil--(s)-methoprene--eprinomectin--praziquantel against ear mite (otodectes cynotis) infestation of cats through a natural infestation model. | a study based on naturally infested cats was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a single treatment with a topical formulation containing fipronil, (s)-methoprene, eprinomectin and praziquantel, for the prevention of otodectes cynotis infestation in cats. six treated cats and six untreated cats were housed with three chronically otodectes cynotis-infested cats, respectively. the cats of each group were kept together in a 20-m(2) room for 1 month. both clinical examination and ear mite coun ... | 2014 | 25148648 |
| [topical selamectin treatment of otodectes cynotis in van cats]. | the aim of this study was evaluate the efficacy of the use of selamectine in the treatment of o. cynotis in van cats. | 2013 | 24412868 |
| video otoscopy as a diagnostic tool for canine otoacariasis. | canine otoacariasis, or otodectic mange, is a common parasitic disorder of dogs' ear canals caused by the mite otodectes cynotis. infestation can be detected through diverse protocols of varying sensitivity. we evaluated the use of video otoscopy in comparison with conventional otoscopy and cerumen examination under a microscope for diagnosing o. cynotis in dogs. thirty-five dogs were evaluated bilaterally for the presence of ear mites, using a veterinary otoscope (gowlands®), a video otoscope ( ... | 2013 | 24142181 |
| first feline case of otodectosis in the republic of korea and successful treatment with imidacloprid/moxidectin topical solution. | in april 2010, pruritic symptoms were recognized in 3 privately-owned siamese cats raised in gwangju, korea. examination of ear canals revealed dark brown, ceruminous otic exudates that contain numerous live mites at various developmental stages. based on morphological characteristics of adult mites in which caruncles were present on legs 1 and 2 in adult females and on legs 1, 2, 3, and 4 in adult males while the tarsus of leg 3 in both sexes was equipped with 2 long setae, the mite was identif ... | 2013 | 23467905 |
| dog ear mite infestation: a possible problem in public health system. | | 2011 | 22808412 |
| safety and efficacy of ivermectin against ear mites (otodectes cynotis) in ranch foxes. | efficacy of ivermectin at a dosage of 0.2 mg/kg of body weight was evaluated against naturally acquired ear mite (otodectes cynotis) infestation in commercially raised ranch foxes (vulpes fulva). efficacy of ivermectin given sc twice at 3-week intervals was 97.4%. toxicosis associated with drug treatment was not observed. increased dosage of 1.0 mg/kg was given sc to 5 foxes each week for 6 consecutive weeks, and signs of toxicosis or illness were not observed after treatment. | 1991 | 1995586 |