TLDR A cat with ear infection and skin issues was successfully treated for Demodex mites using imidacloprid and moxidectin.
A rare case of feline demodicosis caused by Demodex cati was reported in an 11-year-old male mixed breed cat with a history of FIV and GSC, presenting with progressive cervical pruritus, alopecia, and otitis. Parasitological examination confirmed the presence of Demodex sp., with genetic sequencing showing 99.33% homology to D. cati. Treatment with imidacloprid and moxidectin in spot-on formulation, administered in two doses at 30-day intervals, successfully led to the remission of clinical signs and elimination of the mite.
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