| the efficacy of a topical ear preparation against otodectes cynotis infection in dogs and cats. | | 1979 | 89751 |
| ear-mite infestation in a rabbit. | | 1979 | 255015 |
| confusion in genera of ear mites in rabbits. | | 1979 | 256364 |
| [isolation of cheyletiella yasguri smiley, 1965 in a dog in italy]. | adult females of cheyletiella yasguri smiley, 1965 were found in a dog parasitized by otodectes cynotis, whose owners exhibited skin eruptions. c. yasguri is reported for the first time in the dog in italy; the pathogenicity of this mite for both the dog and man has already been established by other authors. | 1978 | 553273 |
| lesions caused by canine ear mites. | | 1978 | 619778 |
| otodectes cynotis infestation. | | 1978 | 686765 |
| psoroptic ear mites in dairy goats. | of 24 adult dairy goats examined at necropsy, 21 were found to be infected with ear mites (psoroptes cuniculi), but none had gross signs of ear scab. clinical examination of approximately 200 live adult goats on 23 farms revealed ear scabs in only one animal; however, the frequency of head shaking and ear scratching was high. on one farm with 170 lactating does, most of 25 kids examined within 6 weeks of birth were found to be infested. serial examination of growing kids on another farm revealed ... | 1978 | 748298 |
| otitis externa in man caused by the mite otodectes cynotis. | | 1977 | 916787 |
| ear mites in a horse. | | 1976 | 965283 |
| the parasitic ecology of the rodent mite, myobia musculi. iii. lesions in certain host strains. | mice (c57bl/6n) from a commercial production colony with ulcerative skin lesions were shown to have low level infestations with myobia musculi. lesions were abolished by exposure to dichlorvos-impregnated plastic strips. experimental reinfestation with m musculi resulted in prompt exacerbation of lesions in previously healed mice. exacerbated lesions were again abolished by subsequent dichlorvos treatments. the histopathology of such lesions was shown to be similar to those in cats allergic to o ... | 1976 | 979139 |
| preliminary investigations on transmission and life cycle of the ear mites of the genus raillietia trouessart (acari: gamasida) parasites of cattle. | the life cycle of ear mites of the genus raillietia trouessart consists of egg, larva, proto- and deutonymph and adult. the proto- and deutonymph are free living, non feeding instars. the teneral adult is the transfer stage. the minimum period required for completion of the life cycle is approximately eight days. | 1992 | 1343805 |
| the distribution and some pharmacokinetic parameters of ivermectin in pigs. | ivermectin was injected subcutaneously into five pigs at the usual dose rate of 300 micrograms/kg and found to distribute well to all tissues and body fluids which were sampled 24 h post-injection. ivermectin was detected in the contents and mucus at all levels of the gastrointestinal tract. the drug was excreted in bile, with high concentrations of the drug in the intestines and faeces. high concentrations of ivermectin were measured in skin, ears and ear wax, suggesting that the drug should be ... | 1992 | 1496816 |
| effect of ivermectin on the control of ear mites (psoroptes cuniculi) in naturally infested rabbits. | we examined the efficacy of ivermectin in the control of ear mites (psoroptes cuniculi) in rabbits. the study involved 40 female and 35 male rabbits that were known to be naturally infested with ear mites. after a period of acclimation to the animal care facilities, the rabbits were ranked on the visual appearance of any ear lesion and the number of mites on glycerin-dipped ear swabs. the rabbits were then randomly assigned to 1 of 4 treatment groups; vehicle only (group 1), 50 micrograms of ive ... | 1992 | 1539901 |
| clinical and pharmacological properties of ivermectin in rabbits and guinea pigs. | when 400 micrograms ivermectin/kg was administered subcutaneously to rabbits infected with the ear mite psoroptes cuniculi it significantly reduced the clinical score, and when 500 micrograms ivermectin/kg was administered subcutaneously to guinea pigs with mange due to trixacaurus caviae it resulted in a clinical cure. in rabbits a subcutaneous dose of 400 micrograms/kg produced high and sustained concentrations of ivermectin in the tissues and body fluids for at least 13 days and its rate of d ... | 1992 | 1553807 |
| survey for meningeal worm (parelaphostrongylus tenuis) and ear mites in white-tailed deer from northern idaho. | during the fall hunting season of 1990, 95 white-tailed deer (odocoileus virginianus) heads were collected from hunters in boundary and bonner counties in northern idaho (usa), an area currently occupied by woodland caribou (rangifer tarandus caribou). the heads were examined for adult and larval meningeal worms (parelaphostrongylus tenuis) by physical examination of the brain surfaces, and the baermann technique, respectively, and for ear mites by examination of ear scrapings. meningeal worms o ... | 1991 | 1758042 |
| ear mites in sheep. | | 1991 | 1887552 |
| [infestation of a cattle herd with the ear mite raillieta auris (acarina, mesostigmata)]. | an infestation with raillietia auris in a 4 years old cow is reported. for a period of 3 weeks the animal showed an increasing unrest, extreme efforts while trying to feed, and continuous shaking of the head which slanted to the left. after slaughter numerous specimens of the ear-mite r. auris were found in the basic part of the left auditory canal, located in the vicinity of a purulent paste-like plug. histological examinations of the brain revealed a severe non-purulent meningoencephalitis wit ... | 1991 | 1962181 |
| prevalence and geographical distribution of the ear canker mite (otodectes cynotis) among arctic foxes (alopex lagopus) in iceland. | three hundred forty five adult arctic foxes (alopex lagopus) from all counties in iceland were examined for excess cerumen and ear canker mites (otodectes cynotis). only 13 foxes (4%) from a single county in northwestern iceland were infested, where the prevalence of otodectiasis was 38%. whether or not this parasite is new to the arctic fox in iceland is unknown. if it is recently introduced, possible sources of infestation are farmed silver foxes (vulpes vulpes), domestic dogs, domestic or fer ... | 1991 | 2023307 |
| control of psoroptes cuniculi in captive white-tailed deer with ivermectin-treated corn. | psoroptes cuniculi, the ear mite of domestic rabbits, was collected from captive white-tailed deer (odocoileus virginianus). this is the first report of rabbit ear mite infestations in white-tailed deer in oklahoma or texas (usa). in addition to moderate infestations in their ears, two 4-yr-old bucks, two 3-yr-old does, and seven 4-yr-old does showed patchy areas of alopecia along the sides and brisket. both bucks also had patchy areas of alopecia around the base of antlers. ear mites were eradi ... | 1991 | 2067046 |
| eradication of ear mites from naturally infested conventional research rabbits using ivermectin. | rabbits naturally infested with ear mites were treated with ivermectin injection for cattle, subcutaneously at the rate of 400 mcg/kg; which was repeated in 15 to 17 days. rabbits treated as described and housed in a conventional vivarium environment were found to be free of mites during a subsequent 33 to 139 day observation period. side effects were minimal and associated with occasional transient discomfort at the injection site. ivermectin appears to be safe and effective for treating rabbit ... | 1990 | 2166870 |
| use of ivermectin for treatment of ear mite infestation in rabbits. | ivermectin was used to treat ear mite infestation in 480 rabbits in 2 commercial rabbitries. ivermectin (cattle formulation) injected sc at a dosage of 400 to 440 micrograms/kg of body weight repeated in 18 days appeared to be safe and effective in reducing the prevalence of ear mites in naturally infested rabbits. | 1990 | 2329086 |
| [otodectes cynotis infestation of dogs and cats: biology of the agent, epidemiology, pathogenesis and diagnosis and case description of generalized mange in dogs]. | a review on the biology, epidemiology, pathogenesis and diagnosis of otodectes cynotis in dogs and cats is presented. additionally, three cases of generalized otodectic mange in dogs are described. | 1988 | 3065982 |
| ear mites from domestic goats in florida. | ear canals of 284 domestic goats from florida were examined via swabbing for the presence of ear mites; 57% were infested with psoroptes cuniculi. raillietia caprae was recovered from 2 goats in one herd. breeds examined were nubian, alpine, saanen, toggenburg, la mancha, spanish/woods and pygmy. goats with dependent ear types were infested more commonly than those with erect ears; no goats with vestigial ears were found to harbor mites. goats less than 1 year old had a significantly higher mite ... | 1988 | 3168659 |
| use of ivermectin against ear mites in cats. | | 1988 | 3212920 |
| cytologic evaluation of otic exudates. | the multifactorial nature of otitis externa requires accurate etiologic information to ensure therapeutic success. the collection and preparation of cytologic samples of otic exudates are simple to perform, and information of immediate diagnostic and therapeutic value can be attained. evidence of epidermal hyperplasia and increased glandular secretory activity suggests a noninfectious cause. large numbers of microorganisms and infiltrating leukocytes confirm the presence of infection. the presen ... | 1988 | 3264954 |
| blackbuck antelope (antilope cervicapra), a new host for psoroptes cuniculi (acari: psoroptidae). | information was requested on the cause of extensive lesions and death of a blackbuck antelope (antilope cervicapra). psoroptes cuniculi, the ear mite of domestic rabbits, was identified as the cause of the lesions. death of the antelope was attributed to a secondary bacterial infection. this is the first report of p. cuniculi on blackbuck antelope. the potential impact of these mites on blackbuck antelope and other exotics in texas is unknown. | 1988 | 3352089 |
| observations on headshaking in the horse. | the clinical records of 100 cases of headshaking in horses were reviewed. possible causes of the abnormal behaviour were identified in 11 animals; these included ear mite infestation, otitis interna, cranial nerve dysfunction, cervical injury, ocular disease, guttural pouch mycosis, dental periapical osteitis and suspected vasomotor rhinitis. however, in only two of these could it be shown that correction of the abnormality led to elimination of the headshaking. the additional clinical signs exh ... | 1987 | 3622462 |
| [ear mite of cattle (raillietia auris leidy, 1872) in the annual cycle ]. | | 1986 | 3660817 |
| psoroptic ear mange (psoroptes cuniculi, delafond, 1859) in domestic and wild ruminants in israel. | otoacariasis, caused by psoroptes cuniculi (delafond, 1859) is reported in sheep (ovis aries), domestic goats (capra aegagrus hircus), mountain goats (capra ibex nubiana) and yaez (a cross between domestic and mountain goats). captive and captured deer (gazella gazella and gazella dorcas) were found negative for ear mites. sheep and mountain goats were found to be the most affected while goats and yaez only sporadically so. the clinical manifestations are described and the results are discussed ... | 1985 | 4002605 |
| efficacy of vapona-containing "flea collars" for control of otodectes cynotis. | | 1974 | 4430184 |
| ectopic ear mite infestation in the dog. | | 1974 | 4857683 |
| cat collars impregnated with dichlorvos ineffective against ear mites. | | 1969 | 5385065 |
| cattle ear mite (raillietia auris) in minnesota. | | 1970 | 5529080 |
| studies of the ear mite, otodectes cynotis. | | 1969 | 5816779 |
| mites in cat ears: a source of cross antigenicity with house dust mites. preliminary report. | dermatophagoides had been established as an antigen in house dust by many investigators. an untapped source of cross antigenicity is presented in this paper, namely, otodectes cyanotis, the mite found in the ears of millions of cats. house dust samples for mite species in other parts of the world may not be similar to samples in the united states since in most other countries the cat exists outdoors, whereas in this country it is a household pet. | 1981 | 6166226 |
| clinical evaluation of amitraz for treatment of canine scabies. | a liquid concentrate formulation of amitraz (mitaban: upjohn) was used to topically treat 181 dogs with scabies, at an active drug level of 250 ppm, or 10.6 ml of concentrate in 2 gal water. after the dogs were clipped and bathed, the diluted medication was applied and allowed to dry on the animal. all treated dogs were clinically improved and 97.8% cured after a single treatment; 3 dogs required 2 treatments and 1 dog 3 treatments. otodectes cynotis and cheyletiella yasguri in several dogs were ... | 1984 | 6387437 |
| efficacy of ivermectin against sarcoptes scabiei and otodectes cynotis infestations of dogs. | | 1981 | 6798736 |
| effect of cattle ear mite infestation on hearing in a cow. | | 1983 | 6833105 |
| occurrence of the cattle ear mite (raillietia auris) in southeastern kansas. | forty-seven cattle from 8 separate herds in southeastern kansas were examined for ear mites (raillietia auris). ear mites were directly observed in 12 of the animals while 19 others showed signs of infestation consisting of ulceration and blockage of the auditory canal by a thick plug of pus. the observed occurrence of infestation in 66 percent of the animals examined is higher than expected based on previous reports. | 1983 | 6839785 |
| ear mites (raillietia manfredi and psoroptes cuniculi) in goats in new south wales. | | 1981 | 7259648 |
| helminth parasites and arthropods of feral cats. | the prevalence (%) of helminth parasites in 327 mainly adult feral cats from 3 habitat groupings in victoria and new south wales was determined. the cestodes taenia taeniaeformis (33%) and spirometra erinacei (33%) were common; dipylidium caninum was rate (2%). the nematodes toxocara cati (28%), cyathospirura dasyuridis and cylicospirura felineus combined (27%) and aelurostrongylus abstrusus (14%) were common but their prevalence differed markedly between habitats. ollulanus tricuspis (5%), gnat ... | 1981 | 7340783 |
| reaginic hypersensitivity in otodectes cynotis infestation of cats and mode of mite feeding. | otodectes cynotis infestations were induced in barrier-reared mite-free cats. by monitoring the infested cats, sequence of humoral and cellular immune reactions to the mites was determined. delayed hypersensitivity was not demonstrated in vivo, using intradermal skin tests. reaginic (immunoglobulin e) antibodies, as detected by 72-hour passive cutaneous anaphylaxic reactions, were the earliest form of immune expression. precipitating antibodies developed later in the course of the experimental i ... | 1980 | 7436073 |
| ivermectin toxicosis in a kitten. | a 4-month-old female kitten developed generalized ataxia, mild tremors, weakness, incoordination, and miosis after receiving an injection of ivermectin (0.3 mg/kg of body weight, sc) for treatment of ear mite infestation. the kitten became comatose within 12 hours, and despite supportive treatment, died 7 days after administration of ivermectin. caution should be exercised when this drug is administered parenterally to kittens. | 1994 | 7961095 |
| suppurative otitis in cattle associated with ear mites (raillietia auris). | | 1993 | 8240177 |
| epidemiology of subclinical ovine psoroptic otoacariasis in great britain. | seven sheep flocks with subclinical psoroptic otoacariasis were investigated. psoroptes species mites were isolated from 3.1 per cent of the 2676 sheep examined and the prevalence in the flocks ranged between 1.3 and 23.9 per cent, with the highest infestations in pedigree flocks. unilateral or bilateral infestations were found in sheep of all ages. adult and shearling rams, with prevalences of 21.5 and 14.2 per cent, respectively, were the most affected and two lambs, two and eight days old, we ... | 1996 | 8732192 |
| demodicosis in ferrets (mustela putorius furo). | this report describes the clinical signs, diagnosis, and therapy of demodicosis in ferrets. two ferrets (mustela putorius furo) were presented with a history of local alopecia and pruritus after repeated treatment with a glucocorticoid-containing ointment for recurrent ear mite infections. skin scrapings and biopsies revealed adult mites and larvae of demodex spp., which were measured according to current classification techniques. treatment with amitraz was effective and did not cause noticeabl ... | 1996 | 8833611 |
| efficacy of some pyrethroids against a strain of the rabbit ear mite (psoroptes cuniculi): an unusual cross-resistance pattern. | an in vitro immersion bioassay was used to compare the efficacy of selected pyrethroids against a deltamethrin-resistant strain of rabbit ear mite (psoroptes cuniculi). a lack of cross-resistance between bromo (deltamethrin) and chloro analogues (cypermethrin) of alpha-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl-dihalovinyl-dimethylcyclopropane carboxylate was detected. whereas deltamethrin proved to be inactive (48-h mortality 21.9% at 1000 mg/kg), each cypermethrin isomer mixture tested, including alpha-cypermethri ... | 1997 | 9039705 |
| [clinical and etiological aspects of goat ear mite infestations in tuscany]. | parasitic otitis associated with psoroptes sp. mites was diagnosed for the first time in two flocks of goats located in tuscany, italy. some animals presented clinical signs of ear mite infection, but the parasites were also isolated from the ears of two clinically silent goats. a morphometric study was conducted to establish whether there are significant morphological differences between mites collected from the ears of goats and psoroptes cuniculi collected from the ears of rabbits. three rabb ... | 1996 | 9333753 |
| inter- and intra-specific variation within the genus psoroptes (acari: psoroptidae). | in this paper the taxonomy and relative importance of various species within the genus psoroptes are reviewed with respect to inter- and intra-specific variations in cross infestivity and host specificity, site of infestation and morphological characters. intra-specific variation within populations of the sheep scab mite, psoroptes ovis will then be discussed critically with respect to virulence (the relative growth of the scab lesion and mite burdens), epidemiology, susceptibility to the system ... | 1999 | 10423003 |
| the efficacy of selamectin in the treatment of naturally acquired aural infestations of otodectes cynotis on dogs and cats. | the efficacy of a novel avermectin, selamectin, was evaluated against naturally acquired aural infestations of otodectes cynotis on dogs and cats. in four controlled and masked studies conducted in the usa and europe, animals were allocated randomly to treatment with either selamectin at a minimum dosage of 6mgkg(-1) (range, 6-12. 5mgkg(-1)) or the vehicle only from the commercial formulation of selamectin (negative control). treatments were administered topically in a single spot to the skin of ... | 2000 | 10940529 |
| efficacy and safety of selamectin against sarcoptes scabiei on dogs and otodectes cynotis on dogs and cats presented as veterinary patients. | a series of randomized, controlled and masked field studies was conducted in veterinary patients to evaluate the efficacy of selamectin, a novel avermectin, in the treatment of naturally occurring sarcoptes scabiei infestations on dogs and otodectes cynotis infestations on dogs and cats. a total of 342 dogs and 237 cats participated in these studies, which were conducted at 40 veterinary practices in the usa and europe. animals were randomly assigned to treatment with selamectin or a positive-co ... | 2000 | 10940530 |
| efficacy of non-acaricidal containing otic preparations in the treatment of otoacariasis in dogs and cats. | eighty-nine cats and 38 dogs naturally infested with the ear mite otodectes cynotis were randomly allocated into two treatment groups. one group was treated with a product containing miconazole nitrate, polymyxin b sulphate and prednisolone acetate, the other with a combination of diethanolamine fusidate, framycetin sulphate, nystatin and prednisolone. the treatment (five drops in each ear) was applied twice daily for 14 days, and its efficacy was evaluated on days 7, 14 and 21 on the basis of a ... | 2000 | 11104040 |
| factors affecting the frequency of ear canal and face infestation by otodectes cynotis in the cat. | otodectes cynotis is responsible for at least 50% of canker cases diagnosed in cats world-wide. the role of demodex cati in the pathogenesis of otitis and acne is still obscure. the aims of this study were to estimate the prevalence of o. cynoyis and d. cati infestations in clinically normal cats in northern greece, to determine the factors that are associated with the probability and severity of infestation in the cat, and to examine the importance of these mites in the pathogenesis of feline a ... | 2001 | 11267757 |
| feline atopy in three littermates. | this case report describes the history, clinical signs and diagnosis of a pruritic skin disease in three sibling cats living the same household. clinical signs consistent with pruritus (i.e. hair pulling, hair loss, excessive grooming and face rubbing) were first noted when the cats were 6 months of age. the cats were treated for a possible ear mite and/or flea infestation; there was no response to treatment and clinical signs progressed. although the presence of pruritus in a multiple cat house ... | 2001 | 11420934 |
| otodectic otoacariasis in free-ranging eurasian lynx in sweden. | an infestation with otodectes cynotis, the ear mite of cats and dogs, was observed in three free-ranging eurasian lynx (lynx lynx) killed in sweden. the ear canals were obstructed by waxy secretions and exfoliated epithelium. histologically, there were hyperkeratosis and acanthosis, and the epithelial surface was overlained by hyperkeratotic and parakeratotic crusts with mites, mite detritus and cerumen. in the subcutis there was a slight to moderate infiltration of lymphocytes and macrophages. ... | 2001 | 11504239 |
| lateral canthoplasty for facial nerve paralysis and exposure keratitis in a mouse. | an 11-month old entire male mouse was presented with mucopurulent discharge and corneal scarring of the left eye. this mouse previously had a history of ear mites that responded to therapy, and had undergone surgery to remove a large discharging mass from the left side of the neck. the eye problem was noted prior to surgery, but after the ear mite infection. examination revealed absence of a palpebral reflex in the left eye, and no spontaneous movements of the left ear or lip and whiskers. exami ... | 2001 | 11599815 |
| [ear mites]. | | 2001 | 11699438 |
| validity of species status of the parasitic mite otodectes cynotis. | a combined molecular and phenotypic approach was used to determine whether ear mites of the genus otodectes (acari: psoroptidae) belong to a single species. the second internal transcribed spacer (its 2) of the rdna of 16 isolates from 11 cats, two dogs, one arctic fox and two ferrets originating from four different continents was characterized. in addition, mites from dog, cat and arctic fox were investigated morphologically. sequence comparisons revealed five different, but closely related gen ... | 2002 | 12109706 |
| prevalence of ectoparasites in a population of feral cats from north central florida during the summer. | ectoparasites are a common and important cause of skin disorders in cats. ectoparasites are capable of disease transmission and can cause life-threatening anemia in young or debilitated animals. the objective of this study was to determine the potential feline ectoparasites in domestic cats by using a cohort of feral cats from north central florida that have not received veterinary care and have no known exposure to insecticide application. a total of 200 feral cats were randomly selected for th ... | 2002 | 12383632 |
| efficacy of selamectin administered topically in the treatment of feline otoacariosis. | the efficacy of a novel avermectin, selamectin (stronghold, pfizer), was evaluated against naturally acquired aural infestations of otodectes cynotis. selamectin was administered topically in a single spot to the skin of each animal's back at the base of the neck in front of the scapulae at a minimum dosage of 6mgkg(-1). thirty cats of a cattery of 120 animals with an endemic infestation were treated on days 0 and 30. including untreated control cats was therefore not possible because of animal ... | 2003 | 12591199 |
| factors affecting the prevalence of mange-mite infestations in stray dogs of yucatán, mexico. | the aim of the present study was to determine the factors affecting the prevalence of mange-mite infestations in stray dogs of yucatán, mexico. the study was carried out in 200 stray dogs of mérida capital city of yucatán, mexico. four samples (head, thoracic-abdominal area, extremities and ear) were taken from each animal by skin scraping and examined microscopically in 10% koh solution to detect the presence of mites. mites were also collected from the external ear canal of dogs using cotton-t ... | 2003 | 12860068 |
| efficacy and safety of topical administration of selamectin for treatment of ear mite infestation in rabbits. | to evaluate the efficacy and safety of topical administration of selamectin in rabbits naturally infested with psoroptes cuniculi. | 2003 | 12906226 |
| ectoparasite infestations of red foxes (vulpes vulpes) in hungary. | a survey was carried out to investigate the ectoparasite infestations of 100 red foxes (vulpes vulpes) in hungary. the overall prevalence of flea and tick infestation was high (62 and 86% with the dominance of the anthropophil pulex irritans and ixodes ricinus), but the number of parasites was low to moderate. felicola vulpis was not found in the present study, and the prevalence of otodectes cynotis was only 2%. based on prevalence (21%), mange lesion scores, and the negative correlation betwee ... | 2003 | 12944049 |
| otodectes cynotis (acari: psoroptidae): examination of survival off-the-host under natural and laboratory conditions. | the biological and environmental factors affecting survival off-the-host of otodectes cynotis (acari: psoroptidae) ear mites were investigated under natural and laboratory conditions. from november 2000 to november 2002 mites were collected monthly from cats and divided into four groups according to sex and stage. in laboratory conditions, the mites were placed in an incubator with a steady 95% relative humidity (r.h.), a 10 degrees c. all the plates were examined by stereomicroscopy every 24 h ... | 2004 | 15139082 |
| rapid quantitative assay for acaricidal effects on sarcoptes scabiei var. suis and otodectes cynotis. | brimer et al. (vet. parasitol. 51: 123-135, 1993 and 59: 249-255, 1995) developed a migration assay for acaricidal effect of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and macrocyclic lactones utilising sarcoptes scabiei var. suis mites. in contrast to many others, this assay is fully quantitative but quite time-consuming. the aim of the present investigation was to modify this assay to become faster and simpler. as a result accurate determinations can now be obtained within 6h, as opposed to 24h. furtherm ... | 2004 | 15285140 |
| occurrence of the ear mite, raillietia auris (leidy, 1872), of cattle in colorado. | | 1950 | 15431465 |
| in vitro acaricidal activity of four monoterpenes and solvents against otodectes cynotis (acari: psoroptidae). | | 2005 | 16180080 |
| safety of imidacloprid plus moxidectin topical solution applied to cats heavily infected with adult heartworms (dirofilaria immitis). | a topically applied formulation containing 10% imidacloprid+1% moxidectin (advocate/advantage multi) has been developed for monthly application to cats for the prevention of feline heartworm (hw) disease caused by dirofilaria immitis; and for the treatment and control of flea infestations, ear mite infestations, and intestinal nematode infections. a study model was designed to evaluate the safety of this product in cats harboring adult d. immitis infections. eighty adult cats (40 males/40 female ... | 2005 | 16228278 |
| efficacy and safety of imidacloprid 10% plus moxidectin 2.5% spot-on in the treatment of sarcoptic mange and otoacariosis in dogs: results af a european field study. | efficacy and safety of treatment with imidacloprid 10%+moiddectin 2.5% spot-on (advocate, advantage multi; bayer ag, leverkusen, germany) were tested in dogs naturally infested with sarcoptes scabiei or otodectes cynotis in a multi-centre, controlled, randomized, blinded field study conducted in france, germany, albania and the uk. the study was performed according to a non-inferiority design to demonstrate that the efficacy of imidacloprid/moxidectin spot-on was not inferior to that of a contro ... | 2005 | 16228280 |
| efficacy of topical administration of eprinomectin for treatment of ear mite infestation in six rabbits. | six rabbits naturally infested with psoroptes cuniculi were treated topically on the skin at the base of the neck with 0.5 mg kg(-1) of 0.5% pour-on eprinomectin for cattle, twice at 14-day intervals. efficacy of the drug was based on the disappearance of clinical signs and the absence of live mites for a period of 6 weeks. clinical improvement was seen within 3 days of the first application; however, complete recovery of clinical signs and elimination of mites in 5/6 rabbits did not occur until ... | 2005 | 16238814 |
| occurrence of the ear-mite raillietia auris in cattle in austria. | we describe here the first documented case in austria of the cattle ear mite raillietia auris in a four-year-old dairy cow. the cow was mildly depressed, and keratoconjunctivitis was diagnosed in both eyes with horner's syndrome in the left eye. the animal showed a mild head tilt to the left and a generalized ataxia with a tendency to move to the right side, which became exacerbated if the animal was blind-folded. head pressing to the right side, dysphagia and a dropped jaw were also observed. n ... | 2006 | 16427597 |
| parasitic miticidal therapy. | parasites are a common cause of dermatological disease in the dog and cat. knowledge of different miticidal options for the common parasitic diseases is imperative when choosing the appropriate treatment for a patient. this is especially important with the recent advent of safer and more effective antiparasitic medications. diagnostic and therapeutic methods for cheyletiella spp., demodex spp., notoedres cati, sarcoptes scabei, and otodectes cyanotis are discussed, with emphasis on protocols for ... | 2006 | 16933480 |
| [miticidal efficacy of thiabendazole against otodectes cynotis (hering, 1838) in dogs]. | the aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of thiabendazole on the treatment of otodectes cynotis infestations in dogs. ten naturally infested beagle dogs were used. the mites were diagnosed through otoscopy. dogs were examined three days before treatment (day -3) and on the treatment day (day 0). they were randomly divided into two groups, five animals for the control group and five for the treated. during seven days, was applied in both ears of the treated dogs 1ml of the thiabe ... | 2006 | 17196116 |
| a survey of ectoparasite infestations in stray dogs of gwang-ju city, republic of korea. | this study was designed to investigate the incidence of ectoparasite infestation among stray dogs in gwang-ju city, republic of korea. a total of 103 stray dogs collected in the animal shelter of gwang-ju city from november 2003 to august 2005 were investigated in this study. ectoparasites of one or more genera were detected in 45.6% (47 / 103) of the dogs examined for dermatologic lesions and/or skin scrapings (from 3-5 affected areas). otodectes cynotis was found to be the most frequent parasi ... | 2008 | 18344673 |
| raillietia caprae (acari: raillietidae) and psoroptes ovis (acari: psoroptidae) in the ears of goats in the state of rio de janeiro, southeast brazil. | ear canals of 145 domestic goats including the breeds saanen, toggenburg, anglobian, alpine, moxoto (native) and crossbred goats from 10 smallholder farms were examined by flushing for the presence of ear mites. prevalence of raillietia caprae quintero, bassols and acevedo, 1980 was much more higher than psoroptes ovis (hering, 1838) in the studied area, respectively 62% (90/145) and 4% (6/145). the youngest animal parasitized was eight months old and the oldest was 10 years old. subclinical oti ... | 2008 | 18554445 |
| prevalence and intensity of otodectes cynotis in kittens from thessaloniki area, greece. | from may 2007 to may 2008 we have examined by otoscopy a total number of 214 cats, aged between 0 and 6 months, brought in for their first veterinary examination to a private veterinary clinic. all cats were of urban origin. in all positive cats we performed a washing of the ear using warm paraffin oil in order to determine intensity of infection. statistical analysis was performed using the chi-square test. a total number of 30 cats were found to be infected with otodectes cynotis (prevalence 1 ... | 2009 | 19520513 |
| ectoparasites of dogs and cats in albania. | one hundred eighty-one dogs and 26 short-hair cats from suburban areas around tirana, albania were examined for ectoparasite infestation. the dogs were examined on several occasions from 2005 through 2009 representing three seasons: winter (december-february), spring (march-may), and summer (june-august); the cats were examined in late autumn (november). in addition, deep ear swab specimens of 30 dogs were examined for ear mites. the arthropod ectoparasite fauna of the dogs included two tick spe ... | 2009 | 19690887 |
| effects of an ivermectin otic suspension on egg hatching of the cat ear mite, otodectes cynotis, in vitro. | an otic suspension containing 0.01% ivermectin (acarexx; blue ridge pharmaceuticals, greensboro, nc) controls adult ear mites (otodectes cynotis), but there are no data published on its efficacy against the eggs of this parasite. three in vitro trials were conducted to examine the efficacy of this product for prevention of hatching of o. cynotis eggs. eggs were placed in petri dishes on 1 ml agarose only, agarose with 50 microl of the ivermectin otic suspension (low dose), or agarose with 0.5 ml ... | 2001 | 19746653 |
| human exposure to selamectin from dogs treated with revolution: methodological consideration for selamectin isolation. | this study was undertaken to determine selamectin residue in dog's blood and in gloves worn while petting dogs after revolution application. revolution contains the active ingredient selamectin (a semisynthetic avermectin), which controls endoparasites and ectoparasites, including adult fleas, flea eggs, ticks, heartworms, ear mites, and sarcoptic mange in dogs, for 30 days. revolution was applied topically on a group of six adult house hold dogs (240 mg selamectin/dog). the gloves worn for 5 mi ... | 2005 | 20021097 |
| survey of infectious and parasitic diseases in stray cats at the lisbon metropolitan area, portugal. | a survey of infectious and parasitic diseases of stray cats was carried out using biological samples collected from animals captured during a catch-neuter-release programme in four counties of the lisbon metropolitan area. the main objective was to investigate the potential threat of stray cats for animal and public health. samples of blood, stool, hair and auricular swabs were collected from 231 cats in 27 colonies. anti-toxoplasma gondii antibodies were detected in 47/194 samples (24.2%); anti ... | 2010 | 20466573 |
| [field study on the treatment of the feline ear canker caused by otodectes cynotis with selamectin (stronghold®)]. | otacariasis due to otodectes cynotis (hering, 1858) is a very frequent disease of the external ear canal in cats. otodectes cynotis is the most common mange mite in carnivores. several antiparasiticides are licensed for treatment. the purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a formulation containing selamectin (stronghold(®) spot-on) for eradication of ear mites in cats under field conditions. sixteen cats with otacariasis, presented in a small animal clinic, were treated with a sin ... | 2010 | 20924695 |
| characterization of ectoparasites in an urban cat (felis catus linnaeus, 1758) population of rio de janeiro, brazil. | ectoparasites are capable of transmitting infectious diseases and, therefore, are of zoonotic concern. cats submitted to a spay/neuter program in the city of rio de janeiro were examined to determine the distribution of ectoparasites in cats from a city with a tropical climate. independent of gender, breed, or age, 292 cats were combed and subjected to otoscopic examination. ectoparasites were collected, and blood samples were taken to determine packed cell volume. the majority of the 292 cats w ... | 2010 | 21181196 |
| efficacy of a single dose of an otic ivermectin preparation or selamectin for the treatment of otodectes cynotis infestation in naturally infected cats. | otodectes cynotis infestation is common in kittens housed in crowded environments like animal shelters. it is unknown how rapidly o cynotis is killed within the first 72h of treatment with currently available products. kittens ≥4 weeks of age with live o cynotis in both ears (au) were administered 0.5ml of 0.01% ivermectin otic suspension (acarexx; idexx pharmaceuticals) once, au or selamectin (revolution; pfizer animal health) once, on the skin following the manufacturer's instructions. repeat ... | 2011 | 21536472 |
| treatment of feline otitis externa due to otodectes cynotis and complicated by secondary bacterial and fungal infections with oridermyl auricular ointment. | a blinded randomized study was conducted on 24 cats to confirm the presence of bacterial and/or fungal secondary infections associated with otoacariasis and to verify the efficacy of oridermyl, an acaricidal/antibiotic/antifungal/anti-inflammatory ointment, for treatment of the primary infestation and secondary infections. sixteen cats were treated once daily for 10 d; 4 cats were not treated and 4 were treated with a placebo ointment. on days 0 and 10, ears were swabbed for counts of bacteria a ... | 2011 | 21629420 |
| efficacy and safety of the combination imidacloprid 10 % / moxidectin 1.0 % spot-on (advocate(®) spot-on for small cats and ferrets) in the treatment of ear mite infection (otodectes cynotis) in ferrets. | in this study, the efficacy and safety of a treatment with the combination imidacloprid 10 %/ moxidectin 1.0 % spot-on (advocate(®) spot-on for small cats and ferrets) was tested in 39 ferrets naturally infested with ear mites (otodectes cynotis). the study was performed as a multicentre, non-randomised, non-controlled (all study animals were treated) and non-blinded clinical field study in two french veterinary practices. four visits (day (d) 0?=?inclusion and first treatment, d14?=?second trea ... | 2011 | 21739384 |
| Macrocyclic Lactones in the Treatment and Control of Parasitism in Small Companion Animals. | Macrocyclic lactones (MLs) have many anti-parasitic applications in small companion animal medicine. They were first developed as chemoprophylactics against heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) infection to be applied monthly for retroactive killing of third- and fourth-stage larvae. ML-containing products formulated for oral (ivermectin, milbemycin oxime), topical (selamectin, moxidectin) or injectable sustained release (moxidectin, ivermectin) are approved for heartworm prevention in dogs or cats ... | 2011 | 22039798 |
| comparative short-term efficacy of oridermyl(®) auricular ointment and revolution(®) selamectin spot-on against feline otodectes cynotis and its associated secondary otitis externa. | the efficacy of oridermyl(®) (acaricidal/antibiotic/antifungal/anti-inflammatory ointment) and revolution(®) (selamectin spot-on) was compared in a blinded randomized study on 24 adult cats with otoacariasis. twelve cats were treated once daily for 10 d with oridermyl(®) and 12 cats were treated on day 0 with revolution(®). otitis was assessed with cytological counts of mean number of bacteria and yeast on days 0 and 10, and scored clinically every other day. all auricular secretions were remove ... | 2012 | 23277643 |
| 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 |
| a survey on ectoparasite infestations in companion dogs of ahvaz district, south-west of iran. | the objective was to determine the prevalence of ectoparasite infestations in referred companion dogs to veterinary hospital of shahid chamran university of ahvaz, from 2009 to 2010. | 2012 | 23293781 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ear mite infestation in four imported dogs from thailand; a case report. | otodectes cynotis, ear mite or ear canker mite, is the most common cause of otitis external in cats (approximately 50%) and to a lesser extent in dogs, foxes and ferrets. the mite is living on the epidermal surface of auditory canal without burrowing into the tissue and feeding on tissue fluids and debris. in most of the cases they induce hypersensitivity reactions in the host. four puppies; siberian husky, cocker spaniel, terrier and mixed pekignese with different genders and ages were referred ... | 2010 | 22808403 |
| 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 |
| eradication of elephant ear mites (loxoanoetus bassoni) in two african elephants (loxodonta africana). | elephant ear mites, not previously described in north america, were eradicated in two african elephants (loxodonta africana) after six otic instillations of ivermectin at 2-wk intervals. the microscopic examination of a clear, mucoid discharge collected from the external ear canals of two wild-born african elephants housed in a new york state zoo for 25 yr revealed live mites (loxoaneotus bassoni). the cytologic examination demonstrated no evidence of inflammation or infection. both elephants we ... | 2012 | 22448521 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ectoparasitic assemblages on mormoopid bats (chiroptera: mormoopidae) from puerto rico. | we performed the first quantitative survey of ectoparasitic assemblages on three species of mormoopid bats living on the caribbean island of puerto rico: mormoops blainvillii leach (n=40), pteronotus quadridens gundlach (n=40), and pteronotus parnellii gray (n=9). we examined bats for parasites primarily on 8-10 may and 24-27 july 2002 at culebrones cave, near arecibo, puerto rico. only 50% of m. blainvillii were infested with at least one parasite, compared with 85-100% for pteronotus; infested ... | 2007 | 18047193 |
| 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 |