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| − | ''Demodex merioni'' is the species of | + | ==Burrowing Mites== |
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| − | Deep skin-scrapings (to the level of capillary ooze) and microscopic examination with identification of the mite | + | Deep skin-scrapings (to the level of capillary ooze) and microscopic examination with identification of the mite. |
===Treatment=== | ===Treatment=== | ||
| − | Two injections of | + | *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> | |
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| − | The environment should be thoroughly disinfected and bedding should be kept clean and changed regularly. | ||
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| + | Bond, Hendricks, Loeffler (2009) '''Veterinary Dermatology''' RVC Intergrated BVetMed Course, ''Royal Veterinary College''<br> | ||
Merck & Co (2009) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Ninth Edition), ''Merial'' | Merck & Co (2009) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Ninth Edition), ''Merial'' | ||
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Revision as of 07:53, 11 July 2011
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.
References
Bond, Hendricks, Loeffler (2009) Veterinary Dermatology RVC Intergrated BVetMed Course, Royal Veterinary College
Merck & Co (2009) The Merck Veterinary Manual (Ninth Edition), Merial