Successful Treatment of Non-Pruritus, Excessive Hair Shedding and Scales in a Cat Due to Demodex Gatoi With Fluralaner Topical Spot-On
January 2024
in “
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports
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Studysummary In this study, the researchers describe a case of feline demodicosis that presented with dermatological lesions but lacked the typical signs of pruritus or overgrooming, and they report successful off-label treatment using a single spot-on application of fluralaner.
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This study reports a case of feline demodicosis caused by Demodex gatoi in a cat, characterized by excessive hair shedding and scales without the common symptom of pruritus. The study highlights the successful treatment of this condition using a single application of fluralaner topical spot-on, marking the first known instance of its off-label use for this purpose. The treatment was found to be safe and easy to apply.
