Cheyletiellosis (also known as Cheyletielladermatitis) is a highly contagious, parasitic dermatosis caused by mites of the genusCheyletiella. This chapter discusses the pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnostic tests and treatment for Cheyletiellosis. Clinical signs of cheyletiellosis are variable,...
Cheyletiellosis is a skin disease that is caused by mites calledCheyletiella spp.(sometimes called ‘walking dandruff’). This mite is contracted from dogs, cats, rabbits, or other animals that are infested with the mite. The mite lives in the superficial layers of the skin and on the su...
Treatment with fluralaner (orally) resulted in a rapid resolution of clinical signs with no evidence of mites or ova at 1 or 2 mo post-treatment. This is apparently the first published report of an isoxazoline being used to successfully treat cheyletiellosis in veterinary medicine. Therefore, ...
Five weeks after selamectin application, the scaling and pruritus had resolved in all 23 rabbits, and microscopic examination of epidermal debris collected by acetate tape and flea combing was all negative for mites and eggs. No side-effects were observed in any of the rabbits. This indicates ...
The efficacy of fipronil in elimination of mites was 100% on each occasion when compared to the pre-treatment count. The results of this study demonstrated that fipronil in a topical formulation is highly effective (100%) for the elimination of an existing Cheyletiella mite infestation under ...
Cheyletiella yasguri, a large, non-burrowing mite, about 500 x 350 (im. C. parasitivorax from rabbits, and C. blaket from cats are sometimes also found on dogs. These mites have long legs and accessory mouthparts that terminate in prominent hooks (Fig. 1).UK Vet Companion animal...
One month later, the affected animals were reexamined. No evidence of Cheyletiella mites could be found. A second application of fipronil was undertaken. No further outbreaks were reported during an eight month follow-up.doi:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1997.tb03364.xA J Chadwick...