Cheyletiella type mites are of a zoonotic character and spread by close contact between hosts. Host specificity is not high and may cause infection in a variety of hosts. In this study, cheyletiellosis infestation of two housecats and its treatment with selamectin drop has been mentioned. In both...

A 4 month non-descript dog was presented with a history of scaly lesion and hair loss on the dorsum of the dog. Deep skin scrapping examination revealed the presence of Cheyletiella yasguri mites. The dog was successfully treated with ivermectin,. amitraz, amiconazole and chlorhexidine.

Concurrent Transmissible Venereal Tumor (TVT) and cheyletiellosis was managed therapeutically in a mongel dog. The dog was presented with complaint of alopecia in dorsal body surface and blood mixed urine discharge. Clinical examination revealed seborrhoea, dandruff and alopecia of dorsal midline...

Cheyletiellosis is a parasitic disease that in dogs induces dandruff and pruritus; autotraumatic secondary skin lesions and alopecia are often associated. In Italy, no commercial antiparasitic products are registered for this use in dogs, even if many drugs have a demonstrated efficacy. This...

The incidence of cheyletiellosis in dogs is probably less common since use of flea control products has become more widespread. The pathology is seen mainly in puppies and older animals with very variable dermatological signs. Differential diagnosis and treatment options are also discussed.

Despite the wide distribution of modern, effective flea control products around the world, flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) remains one of the most frequent dermatitides in dogs and cats in countries where fleas are endemic. The diagnosis of this condition is mainly based on the recognition of typical ...

This chapter discusses the clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of sarcoptic mange, cheyletiellosis, trombiculidiosis, otoacariasis, notoedric mange, ticks, lice and other biting insects in cats and dogs.

Transmission of causal agents responsible for dermatitis in humans mainly occurs in consequence of a direct contact with the infected dogs and cats. Information is presented on zoonoses responsible for erythemato-squamous or popped lesions caused by dermatophytic fungus Microsporum canis. Clinical...

Crusting and scaling are seen as clinical signs secondary to a wide variety of skin conditions. Cheyletiellosis, hepatocutaneous syndrome and pemphigus foliaceus are discussed as examples. A logical and thorough approach is required to work through a list of possible causes. The list can be...