(02-08) Feline Demodicosis Flashcards
Surface demodicosis caused by what can be pruritic and is contagious?
D. gatoi
Generalized demodicosis caused by the Demodex cati is usually associated with what?
an underlying disease.
Always do full blood work-ups for generalized disease including FeLV and FIV titers.
d
what are common signs of feline demodicosis?
Alopecia, scaling and erythema
Pruritus can be present with the surface mite Demodex gatoi mite.
d
what are current the best treatment option to manage feline demodicosis.
Lime sulfur dips
Treat until when in follicular demodicosis (D. cati)
in surface demodicosis (D. gatoi?)
2 consecutive negative skin scrapings 4 to 6 weeks apart
treat weekly for 6 to 8 weeks in cases of surface
demodicosis