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Effective treatment with afoxolaner (NexGard) of Trixacarus caviae in a pet guinea pig [PDF]

Veterinary Medicine and Science
Trixacarus caviae is a sarcoptic mange mite infesting guinea pigs. Infestation in immunosuppressed animals produces severe dermatological problems, including alopecia, intense pruritus, hyperkeratosis and non‐dermatological issues (e.g., seizures ...
Georgiana Deak, Miruna‐Maria Matei, Anca‐Alexandra Doboși, Aura Livia Ursache, Andrada Negoescu, Marian Taulescu   +5 more
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Afoxolaner (NexGard®) in pet snakes for the treatment and control of Ophionyssus natricis (Mesostigmata: Macronyssidae) [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors, 2023
Background Ophionyssus natricis is the main species of mite that infests captive reptiles. High infestations may result in the host experiencing general discomfort and deleterious effects, even death. Moreover, O.
Jairo Alfonso Mendoza-Roldan, Ettore Napoli, Livia Perles, Matteo Marino, Filippo Spadola, Philippe Berny, Bernadette España, Emanuele Brianti, Frederic Beugnet, Domenico Otranto   +9 more
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Efficacy of oral afoxolaner for the treatment of canine generalised demodicosis [PDF]

Parasite, 2016
The efficacy of oral treatment with a chewable tablet containing afoxolaner 2.27% w/w (NexGard®, Merial) administered orally was assessed in eight dogs diagnosed with generalised demodicosis and compared with efficacy in eight dogs under treatment with a
Beugnet Frédéric, Halos Lénaïg, Larsen Diane, de Vos Christa   +3 more
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Insecticidal efficacy of afoxolaner against bedbugs, Cimex lectularius, when administered orally to dogs [PDF]

Parasite, 2021
The objective of this experimental study was to assess the insecticidal efficacy of afoxolaner (NexGard®) against bedbugs (Cimex lectularius) on dogs. For each challenge, 20 bedbugs were placed in two chambers positioned in contact to the dog’s skin for ...
Beugnet Frederic, Rautenbach Carin, van der Mescht Luther, Lebon Wilfried, Aouiche Nesrine, Liebenberg Julian   +5 more
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Efficacy of oral afoxolaner and a combination of afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel against Amblyomma maculatum in dogs [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors
Background Amblyomma maculatum is a tick with a broad host range that is undergoing an expansion of its range within the USA. When feeding the predilection sites on the host are the head and ears and due to the long mouthparts, it can cause significant ...
Joseph Prullage, Jeffrey Shryock, Pascal Dumont, Liezl Whitehead, Stephen Yoon, Ricarda Süssenberger   +5 more
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Afoxolaner as a Treatment for a Novel Sarcoptes scabiei Infestation in a Juvenile Potbelly Pig [PDF]

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020
A 2 months old female Vietnamese potbellied pig presented to a veterinary teaching hospital with a referring complaint of pruritus. A human caretaker of the pig had recently been diagnosed with a Sarcoptes spp. dermatitis.
Joe S. Smith, Joe S. Smith, Darren J. Berger, Sarah E. Hoff, Jeba R. J. Jesudoss Chelladurai, Katy A. Martin, Matthew T. Brewer   +6 more
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Assessment of the insecticidal activity of oral afoxolaner against Phlebotomus perniciosus in dogs [PDF]

Parasite, 2019
Twelve healthy dogs were included in this laboratory efficacy study. Six dogs were randomly allocated based on body weight to an untreated control group and six to an afoxolaner (NexGard®) treated group.
Perier Nadège, Lebon Wilfried, Meyer Leon, Lekouch Noua, Aouiche Nesrine, Beugnet Frédéric   +5 more
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Assessment of the insecticidal activity of afoxolaner against Aedes aegypti in dogs treated with NexGard® [PDF]

Parasite, 2017
Twelve healthy dogs were studied in this parallel group, blinded, randomised, and negative controlled efficacy study. On Day -1, the 12 dogs included were ranked within sex in descending order of individual pre-treatment (Day -5) fed mosquito counts and ...
Liebenberg Julian, Fourie Josephus, Lebon Wilfried, Larsen Diane, Halos Lenaïg, Beugnet Frédéric   +5 more
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Clinical efficacy and safety of a single administration of fluralaner injectable suspension (BRAVECTO® injectable) vs. monthly administration of oral afoxolaner (NexGard®) in dogs for tick and flea control over one year under European field conditions [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors
Background Year-round control of canine flea and tick infestations requires owner compliance with recommendations for regular treatments. Compliance failures can result in increased exposure of dogs to tick-borne pathogens and resurgence of flea ...
Ivo Petersen, Susanne Goebel-Lauth, Thierry Pobel, Maria J. Gil, Wolfgang Löhlein, Oliver Wolf, Eva Zschiesche, Bjoern Welzel, Lea Heinau   +8 more
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Efficacy and safety of afoxolaner (NexGard®) in a collection of captive-bred lizards for the treatment and control of mite infestation [PDF]

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
Lizards and other reptiles are increasingly gaining popularity as pets worldwide. These animals may be commonly parasitized by species of mites such as Ophionyssus natricis, which are deleterious, also because of their role as vectors of pathogens ...
Jairo Alfonso Mendoza-Roldan, Livia Perles, Chiara Miuli, Pietro Larichiutta, Matteo Legrottaglie, Marcos Antônio Bezerra-Santos, Rossella Samarelli, Philippe Berny, Frederic Beugnet, Domenico Otranto   +9 more
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