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Bacterial microbiota composition of a common ectoparasite of cavity-breeding birds, the Hen Flea Ceratophyllus gallinae [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Experimental field studies have demonstrated negative fitness consequences of Hen Flea Ceratophyllus gallinae infestations for bird hosts, yet it is currently unclear if these negative effects are a direct consequence of flea-induced blood loss or a ...
B Tschirren (13697644)   +1 more
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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

open access: yesParasites & 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   +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

open access: yesParasites & 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   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Efficacy of lotilaner (Credelio™) against the adult cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis and flea eggs following oral administration to dogs

open access: yesParasites & Vectors, 2020
Background A blinded, randomized, negative controlled laboratory study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of lotilaner (CredelioTM, Elanco) when administered orally to dogs, against experimentally induced adult flea infestations and flea egg ...
Lisa Young   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner sign: a hallmark of flea and bedbug bites [PDF]

open access: yesAnais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2018
: Human, dog, and cat fleas, as well as bedbugs, feed by biting their victims, causing acute prurigo, which is aggravated in sensitized victims (papular urticaria). The lesions appear in the classic "breakfast, lunch, and dinner" pattern.
Gabriel Peres   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Onset of activity of fluralaner (BRAVECTO™) against Ctenocephalides felis on dogs

open access: yesParasites & Vectors, 2014
Background Fluralaner (Bravecto™) is a novel systemic insecticide and acaricide that provides long persistent antiparasitic activity following a single administration at the minimum dose of 25 mg/kg body weight.
Janina Taenzler   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sticktight Flea, Echidnophaga gallinacea

open access: yesEDIS, 2009
This document provides an overview of the sticktight flea, Echidnophaga gallinacea, which affects dogs, cats, poultry, and other animals. It describes the flea's biology, behavior, and appearance, noting its small size and lack of combs.
P.G. Koehler, R.M. Pereira, P.E. Kaufman
doaj   +3 more sources

Flea infestations in dogs [PDF]

open access: yes, 2021
Bolhavost je najpogostejša zajedavska bolezen pri psih. Povzročajo jo 2-3 mm velike brezkrile žuželke iz rodu Siphonaptera, ki živijo v kožuhu gostitelja. Prehranjujejo se z njegovo krvjo in mu s tem povzročajo nelagodje, srbenje ter v nekaterih primerih
Veingerl, Karin
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Genotyping of the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) parasitizing domestic small ruminants in Erbil – the Kurdistan region of Iraq

open access: yesPolytechnic Journal, 2022
Small ruminants such as sheep and goats are deemed an important economic source in the Kurdistan region. Infestations with haematophagous ectoparasites such as fleas, which are common vectors in transmitting serious bacterial diseases, pose a great ...
Khalis A. Hamadameen   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessment of the onset of lotilaner (Credelio™) speed of kill of fleas on dogs

open access: yesParasites & Vectors, 2017
Background Lotilaner (Credelio™) is the newest member of the novel isoxazoline chemical class to be developed to treat canine ectoparasitism. Administered orally, lotilaner is rapidly absorbed with peak blood levels occurring within 2 h post-treatment. A
Daniela Cavalleri   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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