Effect of Selamectin spot-on against the Lynxacarus radovskyi infestation in cats

Sirigireddy Sivajothi; Bhavanam Sudhakara Reddy; Dadireddy Naramda Raghavi

doi:10.56093/ijvm.v45i1.166419

Authors

Sirigireddy Sivajothi Department of Veterinary Parasitology; Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Bhavanam Sudhakara Reddy Department of Veterinary Medicine Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Dadireddy Naramda Raghavi Department of Veterinary Medicine Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Andhra Pradesh, India.

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvm.v45i1.166419

Keywords:

Selamectin, Lynxacarus radovskyi, Cats

Abstract

Lynxacarus radovskyi is a fur mite that is found on the hair shafts of cats. Two adult Persian cats from the same household presented to the clinic with mild alopecia, pruritus and “pepper and salt” appearance over the dorsum region. Lynxacarus radovskyi mites were found on the hair upon microscopic inspection. Cats were administered with selamectin spot-on once in month for a period of three months. The cat had complete full recovery following therapy.

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