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Treatment of canine demodicosis
Author(s) -
Cerundolo Rosario
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inp.i4909
Subject(s) - demodicosis , medicine , acaricide , demodex , safer , presentation (obstetrics) , dermatology , intensive care medicine , surgery , toxicology , biology , computer science , botany , computer security , mite
Demodicosis is a common canine ectoparasitosis. Recognising the clinical presentation, identifying the parasite and choosing the most appropriate therapy are essential for the successful management of a patient. There are various acaricides and the recent advent of safer and more effective drugs has made the treatment of affected animals much easier than previously. This article aims to help veterinary practitioners choose the safest and most efficient therapy for canine demodicosis and focuses on the treatment options available in the UK.