ectoparasites SA

What are the licensed treatment options for fleas that are NOT recommended for animals that swim?

Imidacloprid and Fipronil.

Which is a licensed treatment option for lice?

Selamectin.

What clinical signs may indicate a heavy lice infection?

Anaemia and lethargy.

Which treatment options are toxic to cats and aquatic life?

Permethrin.

Name one licensed treatment option for ticks.

Isoxazolines (sarolaner, afoxalaner, fluralaner).

What is a clinical sign of Sarcoptes scabei infestation?

Intense pruritus.

What species is referred to as 'walking dandruff'?

Cheyletiella.

What symptoms are associated with Otodectes cynotis?

Head shaking, ear scratching, pruritus, red crust on ears, excess wax.

What is the larval stage of Neotrombicula autumnalis known for?

Only has 6 legs.

Which mites have no licensed treatments but are affected by others?

Cheyletiella.

Which treatment is poor in efficacy for demodex?

Moxidectin.

What clinical signs are associated with Demodex canis/catis?

Variable pruritus, erythema, papules, pustules, alopecia.

What is the primary treatment option for flies?

Permethrin.

What might poor coat and scaling indicate in a lice infection?

Possible infestation.

What are the clinical signs of heavy mite infections?

Intense pruritus and visible lesions.

What is the primary species affected by Cheyletiella?

Scaling dermatitis.

Name the isoxazolines effective against ectoparasites.

Sarolaner, afoxalaner, fluralaner.

What is a common symptom of Demodex injaj infection in dogs?

Intense pruritus on face and dorsum.

What does the presence of papules and crusts in interdigital spaces suggest?

Infestation by Neotrombicula autumnalis.

What conditions can result from a heavy lice infestation?

Anaemia and lethargy.

What is not recommended for use when swimming animals are involved?

Imidacloprid and Fipronil.

Name a known effect of Cheyletiella infestation.

Walking dandruff.

What licensed treatment does not effectively kill Otodectes?

Fluralaner.

Which ectoparasite causes 'intense pruritus' and 'Crust on pinnal margins'?

Sarcoptes scabei.

What clinical signs can indicate Demodex gatoi infestation in cats?

Over grooming leading to self-induced alopecia.

Which species can cause crust and pruritus on pinnae and ventral abdomen?

Neotrombicula autumnalis.

What condition is associated with the larval stage of Neotrombicula autumnalis?

Parasitic larva with only 6 legs.