How to treat cat Demodex , Today we will talk about the treatment method.
Diagnostic criteria for cat Demodex mites
(1) Using the blunt end of a surgical blade, scrape the sebum from the lesion, place it on a clean glass slide, Triol was transparently fixed and observed at low magnification with an optical microscope.
(2) Use two thumb nails to squeeze the skin at the junction of the lesions with hair and without hair, squeeze out the contents of the hair follicles, then scrape the sebum with the blunt end of a surgical blade, and place it on a glass slide, glycerol is transparent Fixed and observed at low magnification with an optical microscope.
(3) Cut the transparent tape into 2.5cm×2.0cm size, paste it on the lesion after shaving, peel it off and paste it on the glass slide after one minute, and fix it with glycerin transparently. Light microscope observation at low magnification.
The third transparent tape method is recommended, which is less harmful to animals, less stressful to animals, easy to operate, and has a high detection rate. The main clinical diagnosis method for feline demodicosis.
Feline Demodex Treatment
(1) Oral ivermectin: 0.4-0.6 mg/kg/day, preferably with food. If it can be determined that the concentration of ivermectin is 1%, the algorithm for oral dose can be more straightforward: 0.04-0.06ml/kg, orally daily. For cats taking ivermectin for the first time, in order to prevent side effects, the recommended dose should be gradually increased within 7 days. The use of ivermectin was discontinued when the medication was abnormal. Possible side effects: anorexia, depression, vomiting, mydriasis, tremor, ataxia, salivation, coma, seizures and death.
(2) For severe pustules, the pustules can be opened, washed with 3% hydrogen peroxide solution, and then rubbed with 2% iodine tincture.
(3) In cases of systemic infection, antibiotic therapy can be combined.
Cat Demodex Control Methods
(1) Pay attention to the hygiene of the cat house, keep the litter dry, and disinfect it regularly.
(2) Pay attention to the balanced nutrition of cat food to enhance the body’s resistance.
(3) To prevent vertical transmission, infected cats should not be used for breeding.
(4) Do not let healthy cats come into contact with sick cats to prevent direct contact transmission.
