Treatment of Trombicula Autumnalis infestation in dogs and cats with a 0.25% fipronil pump spray

Nuttall, T.J., French, A.T., Cheetham, H.C. and Proctor, F.J. (1998) Treatment of Trombicula Autumnalis infestation in dogs and cats with a 0.25% fipronil pump spray. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 39(5), pp. 237-239. (doi: 10.1111/j.1748-5827.1998.tb03641.x)

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Abstract

To evaluate the efficacy of fipronil in controlling tromblculid infestations, 18 dogs and three cats Infested with Trombicula autumnalis larvae were treated monthly from examination to the end of the Trombicula season (range one to four months) with a 0–25 per cent fipronil spray applied to the whole body, with particular emphasis on the feet, face, ears, perineum and tail. No other antlparasite measures were used. Follow-up was by clinical examination and telephone interview until the end of the Trombicula season (range one to four months). No adverse effects were seen. Monthly treatment controlled trombicuiids in 15 dogs. In two dogs localised pedal reinfestations were controlled with additional local application of fipronil to the feet every 14 days. In one dog therapy was of no benefit. In the three cats, treatment was Initially effective, but generalised Infestations recurred after seven to 10 days. Fipronil is a safe and effective treatment for tromblculid infestations in dogs. Residual activity lasts for 14 to 30 days. Further studies are required to examine the apparent short duration of efficacy in cats.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:French, Professor Anne
Authors: Nuttall, T.J., French, A.T., Cheetham, H.C., and Proctor, F.J.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine
Journal Name:Journal of Small Animal Practice
Publisher:Wiley
ISSN:0022-4510
ISSN (Online):1748-5827

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