Small Animal Parasitic Diseases Flashcards
Name 4 types of arachnid skin parasites?
Demodecosis
Sarcoptic Mange
Cheyletiellosis
Trombiculiasis
What is the harvest mite actually called?
Neotrombicula autumnalis
What would you treat harvest mites with?
Fipronil
What type of infection pattern do Harvest mites show?
July - Sept/Oct
Strictly seasonal
Which species of animal is Cheyletiellosis seen in?
Cats, dogs and rabbits
Name some clinical signs of Cheyletiellosis
scaling
puritis
miliary dermatitis in cats
What treatments are there for Cheyletiellosis and are they liscensed and which species are they used in?
None are liscensed
Amitraz DOG Fipronil DOG CAT Selamectin DOG CAT Moxidextin DOG CAT Ivermectin CAT RABBIT selenium sulphide shampoo DOG CAT
What is the definition of Demodecosis?
an inflammatory parasitic skin disease that is characterised by the presence of larger than normal numbers of demodectic mites
Which breed of dog is juvenille demodecosis common in?
Staffies
What age would be classed as adult onset demedecosis?
> 2 years
What is the treatment plan for canine demedecosis?
12 weeks
no steroids
amitraz
Describe sarcoptic mange in each dogs, cats and horses
common in dogs
rare in cats
notifiable for horses but very rare
What is a typical age of onset for FAD?
3-5years