Case Report: Scabies With Normocytic Normochromic Anemia And Abnormalities In The Hair Medulla In Domestic Cats
November 2024
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Studysummary In this case study, treatment using ivermectin, antihistamines, topical antibiotics, and supplements resulted in clinical recovery from scabies-related symptoms in a domestic male cat, showing significant reduction in itching and skin lesions by the seventh day. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
This case report describes a 4-year-old male domestic cat with scabies caused by Sarcoptes scabiei, presenting with symptoms such as hair loss, itching, and skin lesions. The cat also exhibited normocytic-normochromic anemia and abnormalities in the hair medulla. Treatment included ivermectin, chlorphenamine maleate, gentamicin sulfate ointment, multivitamins, fish oil, Virgin Coconut Oil, and specialized food for hair and skin. By the seventh day, the cat showed clinical recovery with reduced symptoms, indicating the effectiveness of the treatment regimen.
