The present report describes a case of mesenteric volvulus in a dog due to severe Toxocara canis infection along with co-infections of Chronic Demodicosis and Pediculosis by Heterodexus spiniger. A dog carcass with the history of sudden death and chronic skin disease was presented for necropsy....
Author(s)
Babu, P. N.; Singh, K. P.; Monalisa Sahoo; Asok Kumar; Aashwina Madhwal; Abhijit Deka; Yashica, K. A.; Pawan Kumar
Publisher
Indian Association of Veterinary Pathologists, Izatnagar, India
Citation
Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology, 2021, 45, 3, pp 225-229
One cause of pruritus in dogs is pediculosis, a disease transmitted by the high infestation of lice. We report two cases of pediculosis by Trichodectes canis in different stages of life: in a puppy dog and in an adult dog. In the first case, a female Chow Chow puppy dog, 2 months old, was presented ...
Author(s)
Martins, D. B.; Oliveira, E. Z. de; Valandro, M. A.; Franco, M.; Souza, J. de
Publisher
Springer Science + Business Media, London, UK
Citation
Comparative Clinical Pathology, 2014, 23, 5, pp 1485-1489
A 1-year-old male dog was diagnosed with a biting louse infestation caused by Heterodoxus spiniger and was treated successfully with a single 2.5 mg/kg body weight oral dose of sarolaner. After treatment, there was a rapid improvement of the skin lesions and pruritus. The dermatological examination ...
Author(s)
Venturo Barriga, R. A.; Defalque, V. E.; Guzman Rodriguez, J.; Morales-Cauti, S.
Publisher
Japanese Society of Veterinary Dermatology, Tokyo, Japan
Citation
Japanese Journal of Veterinary Dermatology, 2022, 28, 1, pp 11-15
Lice are small wingless insects in the order Phthiraptera. Historically, the chewing louse Heterodoxus spiniger (Enderlein) was described from marsupials to the domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris L.). Clinical manifestations of infestations by chewing lice are characterized by intense irritation...
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Torres-Chable, O. M.; Baak-Baak, C. M.; Cigarroa-Toledo, N.; Zaragoza-Vera, C. V.; Arjona-Jimenez, G.; Moreno-Perez, L. G.; Medina-Perez, P.; Machain-Williams, C.; Garcia-Rejon, J. E.
Publisher
Society of Southwestern Entomologists, Dallas, USA
Citation
Southwestern Entomologist, 2017, 42, 2, pp 409-418
A study was carried out to ascertain the status of ecto-parasites infesting dogs of Shimoga region. A total of 120 dogs with the history of skin problems presented to the local hospitals and local pet clinics of Shimoga region were screened for different ecto-parasites. The ticks, fleas and lice...
Author(s)
Murthy, C. M. K.; Ananda, K. J.; Adeppa, J.
Publisher
Springer, New Delhi, India
Citation
Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 2017, 41, 1, pp 167-170
The purpose of the research was to study the efficacy of the drug against entomosis of domestic carnivores. The drug contains such active substances as Fipronil, Moxidectin and Pyriproxyfen, which provide a wide range of antiparasitic effects of the drug. The studies were performed on dogs and cats ...
Author(s)
Devyatyarova, S. B.; Arisov, M. V.
Publisher
All-Russian Scientific Research Institute for Fundamental and Applied Parasitology of Animals and Plants, Moscow, Russia
Citation
Theory and practice of parasitic disease control: collection of scientific articles adapted from the International Scientific Conference, Moscow, Russia, 18-20 May 2022. 23rd edition, dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the All-Union Institute of Helminthology, 2022, pp 167-172
BACKGROUND: Canine infestation of ectoparasites is of medical and veterinary importance worldwide and in Iran due to transmission of pathogen agents. OBJECTIVES: The present study was aimed to determine prevalence and species diversity of ectoparasites in dogs of Gilanegharb suburb of Kermanshah...
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Mirani, F.; Yakhchali, M.; Naem, S.
Publisher
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Citation
Journal of Veterinary Research, 2017, 72, 1, pp Pe7-Pe14
We studied therapeutic and prophylactic efficacy of new drugs against ectoparasitosis in dogs and cats. New veterinary drugs for dogs and cats were developed with the combined active substances (Imidacloprid, Pyriproxyfen and Moxidectin) in the form of a spot-on solution for external application at ...
Author(s)
Tochieva, Î. N.; Arisov, M. V.
Publisher
All-Russian Scientific Research Institute for Fundamental and Applied Parasitology of Animals and Plants, Moscow, Russia
Citation
Theory and practice of parasitic disease control: collection of scientific articles adapted from the International Scientific Conference, Moscow, Russia, 18-20 May 2022. 23rd edition, dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the All-Union Institute of Helminthology, 2022, pp 459-464
Although pediculosis in pet animals is less common than flea infestation in most parts of the United Kingdom, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pruritus, erythema, scaling, anaemia and irritability. It is a cause of miliary dermatitis in cats. Lice are easily killed by many...
Publisher
UK Vet Publications, Newbury, UK
Citation
UK Vet: Companion Animal, 2011, 16, 2, pp 50, 52-53
Full TextCABI Book Chapter Info
This chapter focuses on parasitic infections of the skin and muscles of pets (dogs, cats, rabbits), such as flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis), fly strike (Lucilia sericata), louse infestations (Linognathus setosus, Trichodectes canis and Felicola subrostratus), mite infestations and mange (...
Author(s)
Elsheikha, H. M.; Wright, I.; McGarry, J.
ISBN
2018 CAB International (H ISBN 9781786394040)