Ectoparasites of dogs represent an important group of parasites. They often suck blood, cause pruritis, and could serve as vectors of many pathogens of veterinary and public health importance. In northeastern Nigeria, there is a lack of data regarding ectoparasites of dogs. Therefore, this study...

Given the limited data available on the prevalence of otocariosis in dogs, we evaluated the prevalence, intensity of infestation and risk factors for Otodectes cynotis in dogs from Greece. This study included 581 dogs divided into two age groups: puppies aged ≤3 months and 3 to 6 months. All dogs...

The purpose of the research is the study of the current situation on ectoparasite infections in dogs in Moscow considering the season of the year. Materials and methods. The current situation on ectoparasitosis in dogs in Moscow was studied on the basis of the VNIIP - FSC VIEV and OOO GLOBALVET...

Otitis externa (OE) is a common reason for a dog's visit to a veterinary practice. The primary cause of OE is often undiagnosed and the condition is not treated, which can lead to a chronic disease. An often overlooked causative agent for canine OE is the ear mite (Otodectes cynotis). It is...

Due to the annual growth in the number of domestic and neglected carnivores (dogs and cats), conditions are created for the wide spread of parasitic infestations. The aim of our research was to determine the extensiveness of the invasion of dogs and cats by otodectosis in the districts of St....

The purpose of the research is to study the efficacy of new multicomponent drugs for dogs and cats against arachnoentomosis and helminthosis. Materials and methods. The efficacy of new four-component Insacar Total C Plus Drops for Dogs and Insacar Total K Plus Drops for Cats was studied on target...

Cutaneous cytokines and chemokines are involved in the pathogenesis of human and canine atopic dermatitis. The aim of the present study was to discriminate cytokine expression in the ear canals of atopic dogs with otitis, dogs with non-allergic inflammatory otitis (otodectic mange) and healthy...

Background: Various treatments are available for ear mite infestations in dogs. Objective: The efficacy of sarolaner was evaluated against ear mite infestation caused by Otodectes cynotis in dogs and compared with topical moxidectin/imidacloprid in a single-masked, multi-centre field study....

Otodectes cynotis is a commonly occurring surface mite that can be easily transmitted between suitable hosts, including dogs, causing otocariosis. The activity of the systemic insecticide afoxolaner against O. cynotis has been tested once under experimental conditions, showing a high efficacy. The...

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