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=Gerbils=
==Burrowing Mites==
''Demodex merioni'' is the species of Demodex mite affecting the Gerbil.
===Signalment===
Disease is normally only found in young, old and debilitated, pregnant or under-nourished animals.
===Clinical Signs===
Lesions present as alopecia, scaliness and ulceration of the hindlimbs and tail.
===Diagnosis===
Deep skin-scrapings (to the level of capillary ooze) and microscopic examination with identification of the mite.
===Treatment===
*Two injections of Ivermectin administered subcutaneously 7 days apart are reported to be effective.
*Diluted Amitraz administered topically every 2 week, up to 6 times.
The environment should be thoroughly disinfected and bedding should be kept clean and changed regularly. <br><br>
=References=
Bond, Hendricks, Loeffler (2009) '''Veterinary Dermatology''' RVC Intergrated BVetMed Course, ''Royal Veterinary College''<br>
Merck & Co (2009) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Ninth Edition), ''Merial''
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==Burrowing Mites==
''Demodex merioni'' is the species of Demodex mite affecting the Gerbil.
===Signalment===
Disease is normally only found in young, old and debilitated, pregnant or under-nourished animals.
===Clinical Signs===
Lesions present as alopecia, scaliness and ulceration of the hindlimbs and tail.
===Diagnosis===
Deep skin-scrapings (to the level of capillary ooze) and microscopic examination with identification of the mite.
===Treatment===
*Two injections of Ivermectin administered subcutaneously 7 days apart are reported to be effective.
*Diluted Amitraz administered topically every 2 week, up to 6 times.
The environment should be thoroughly disinfected and bedding should be kept clean and changed regularly. <br><br>
=References=
Bond, Hendricks, Loeffler (2009) '''Veterinary Dermatology''' RVC Intergrated BVetMed Course, ''Royal Veterinary College''<br>
Merck & Co (2009) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Ninth Edition), ''Merial''
[[Category:To Do - Siobhan Brade]]