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Treatment protocols for demodicosis: an evidence-based review
1Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA. rmueller@colostate.edu
Veterinary Dermatology
|March 20, 2004
Summary
Effective treatments for canine demodicosis include amitraz rinses and oral medications like ivermectin. For feline demodicosis, lime sulfur dips and lower concentration amitraz rinses show success.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Dermatology
- Parasitology
Background:
- Demodicosis is a skin disease caused by Demodex mites in dogs and cats.
- Generalized demodicosis requires effective treatment protocols for successful management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and recommend evidence-based treatments for generalized canine and feline demodicosis.
- To provide guidance on appropriate drug choices, dosages, and administration frequencies.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of existing scientific literature on demodicosis treatment.
- Analysis of efficacy and safety data for various therapeutic agents.
Main Results:
- Recommended treatments for canine demodicosis: amitraz rinses (0.025-0.06% every 7-14 days), oral ivermectin (300 µg/kg/day), milbemycin (2 mg/kg/day), and moxidectin (400 µg/kg/day).
- Caution advised for ivermectin and moxidectin initiation with monitoring for adverse effects.
- Successful feline treatments include 2% lime sulfur dips and amitraz rinses (0.0125-0.025%).
Conclusions:
- Several effective treatment options exist for generalized canine demodicosis, with specific protocols recommended.
- Lime sulfur dips and amitraz rinses are viable options for treating feline demodicosis.
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