How to treat cat Demodex? Feline Demodex is very similar to canine Demodex, with only minor differences in taxonomy. However, this is not very useful news for novice poop collectors. Today let’s talk about treatment methods.

Diagnostic criteria for feline demodex

(1) Use the blunt end of a scalpel blade to scrape the sebum from the lesion, place it on a clean glass slide, fix it transparently with glycerol, and observe it under a light microscope at low magnification.

(2) Use both thumbnails to squeeze the skin at the junction of hairy and hairless lesions, squeeze out the contents of the hair follicles, and then use the blunt end of a surgical blade to scrape out the sebum, place it on a glass slide, fix it transparently with glycerol, and use a low light microscope Observe twice.

(3) Cut the transparent tape into 2.5cm × 2.0cm size, paste it on the shaved lesion, peel it off after one minute and stick it on the glass slide, fix it transparently with glycerin, and observe it with a light microscope at low magnification .

It is recommended to use the third transparent tape method. This method causes less harm to animals, causes less stress reaction to animals, is easy to operate, and has a high detection rate. It should be treated as a treatment for feline demodicosis. The main clinical diagnosis methods.

How to treat Demodex in cats

(1) Oral ivermectin: 0.4-0.6mg/kg/day, it is best to take it 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, the pustules can be opened and cleaned with 3% hydrogen peroxide solution and then smeared with 2% iodine tincture.

(3) In cases of systemic infection, antibiotic therapy can be combined.

How to prevent and control cat Demodex

(1) Pay attention to the hygiene of the cattery, keep the litter dry and disinfect it 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.