Treatment methods for cat Demodex:

1. Oral ivermectin: 0.4-0.6mg/kg/day, preferably taken orally with food. If the concentration of ivermectin can be determined to be 1%, the oral dosage algorithm can be more straightforward: 0.04-0.06ml/kg, taken orally daily. For cats taking ivermectin for the first time, in order to prevent side effects, the recommended amount should be gradually increased within 7 days. When medication abnormalities occur, discontinue the use of ivermectin. Possible side effects: anorexia, depression, vomiting, mydriasis, tremor, ataxia, salivation, coma, epilepsy and death.

2. For severe pustules, you can clean the pustules with 3% hydrogen peroxide solution and then apply 2% iodine tincture.

3. Cases of systemic infection can be combined with antibiotic therapy.

Methods to prevent and control cat Demodex:

1. Pay attention to cattery hygiene, keep the litter dry, and disinfect regularly.

2. Pay attention to the nutritional balance of cat food and enhance the body’s resistance.

3. To prevent vertical transmission, affected cats should not be used for breeding.

4. Do not let healthy cats come into contact with sick cats to prevent direct contact transmission.