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In-home assessment of either topical fluralaner or topical selamectin for flea control in naturally infested cats in West Central Florida, USA

Parasites & Vectors, 2018
Background An investigation was conducted in West Central Florida, USA to evaluate the efficacy of either topically applied fluralaner or topically applied selamectin to control flea infestations, minimize dermatologic lesions and reduce pruritus in ...
Michael W. Dryden, Michael S. Canfield, Cara Bocon, Letitia Phan, Emily Niedfeldt, Amanda Kinnon, Stanislaw A. Warcholek, Vicki Smith, Todd S. Bress, Nicole Smith, Kathleen Heaney, Christine Royal, Dorothy Normile, Robert Armstrong, Fangshi Sun   +14 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Assessment of the efficacy of a topical combination of fipronil-permethrin (Frontline Tri-Act®/Frontect®) against egg laying and adult emergence of the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) in dogs

Parasite, 2016
This study was conducted to assess the prevention of egg laying and the inhibition of the emergence of the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) resulting from the application of a combination of fipronil and permethrin (Frontline Tri-Act®/Frontect®, Merial ...
Beugnet Frédéric, Halos Lénaïg, Lebon Wilfried, Liebenberg Julian   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Comparative efficacy on dogs of a single topical treatment with fipronil/(S)-methoprene or weekly physiological hygiene shampoos against Ctenocephalides felis in a simulated flea-infested environment

Parasite, 2012
Flea infestations of pets continue to persist due to the lack of knowledge of flea biology and ecology. It is not unusual that pet owners believe regular hygiene, such as shampooing their dogs can replace regular insecticidal treatment.
Beugnet F., Fourie J., Chalvet-Monfray K.   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Efficacy of imidacloprid + moxidectin and selamectin topical solutions against the KS1 Ctenocephalides felis flea strain infesting cats [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors, 2011
Background Two studies were conducted to evaluate and compare the efficacy of imidacloprid + moxidectin and selamectin topical solutions against the KS1 flea strain infesting cats.
Dryden Michael W, Payne Patricia A, Smith Vicki, Hostetler Joe   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Socio-ecological risk factors associated with human flea infestations of rural household in plague-endemic areas of Madagascar. [PDF]

PLoS Negl Trop Dis
Plague is a flea-borne fatal disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which persists in rural Madagascar. Although fleas parasitizing rats are considered the primary vectors of Y.
Miarinjara A, Raveloson AO, Mugel SG, An N, Andriamiadanarivo A, Rajerison ME, Randremanana RV, Girod R, Gillespie TR.   +8 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Results of a European multicentric field efficacy study of fipronil-(S) methoprene combination on flea infestation of dogs and cats during 2009 summer*

Parasite, 2010
Despite the increasing number of ectoparasiticides for pets and their use, flea infestations of cats and dogs are still widespread in Europe. It is therefore important to assess the maintenance of efficacy of the ectoparasiticides for cats and dogs.
Beugnet F., Franc M.
doaj   +2 more sources

Year-round efficacy of a single treatment of fluralaner injectable suspension (Bravecto Quantum™) against repeated infestations with Rhipicephalus sanguineus (sensu lato) and Ctenocephalides felis in dogs

Parasites & Vectors, 2023
Background Poor owner compliance with monthly control measures means that dogs in Australia can remain susceptible to infestations with fleas, present throughout the whole year, and brown dog ticks, which thrive in tropical and subtropical areas.
Petr Fisara, Frank Guerino
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of the efficacy of topically administered imidacloprid + pyriproxyfen and orally administered spinosad against cat fleas (Ctenocephalides felis): Impact of treated dogs on flea life stages in a simulated home environment

Parasites & Vectors, 2012
Background Cat fleas, Ctenocephalides felis, are one of the most common ectoparasites infesting dogs and their environments. This study evaluated the efficacy of imidacloprid + pyriproxyfen (PPF) (Advantage® II for Dogs) and spinosad (Comfortis®) against
Ross Douglas H, Arther Robert G, von Simson Cristiano, Doyle Veronica, Dryden Michael W   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of sarolaner and spinosad oral treatments to eliminate fleas, reduce dermatologic lesions and minimize pruritus in naturally infested dogs in west Central Florida, USA

Parasites & Vectors, 2017
Background An in-home investigation of naturally flea infested dogs was conducted in West Central Florida, USA to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of two different oral flea adulticides to control flea infestations, minimize dermatologic lesions ...
Michael W. Dryden, Michael S. Canfield, Emily Niedfeldt, Amanda Kinnon, Kimberly Kalosy, Amber Smith, Kaitlin M. Foley, Vicki Smith, Todd S Bress, Nicole Smith, Mike Endrizzi, Joyce Login   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dipylidium caninum infection in dogs infested with fleas [PDF]

Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 2013
The present study pertains to the Dipylidium caninum infection in dogs infested with fleas. Twenty dogs were presented to the Divison of Surgery, SKUAST-K for different surgical procedures. Majority of the dogs had a history of pruritus, loss of weight as well as rubbing their perineal region against the wall.
Z A, Wani, I M, Allaie, B M, Shah, A, Raies, H, Athar, S, Junaid   +5 more
openaire   +2 more sources