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How is this condition treated?  
 
How is this condition treated?  
*<font color="white"> There is no licenced treatment for cheyletiellosis. Various treatments can be used, including fipronil spray and selamectin. As well as treating the affected animal, any in-contact animals should be treated. The environment must also be treated with an effective flea spray. The affected animal may benefit from shampooing with selenium sulphide shampoo. </font>
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*<font color="white"> There is no licenced treatment for cheyletiellosis. Various treatments can be used, including fipronil spray and selamectin. As well as treating the affected animal, any in-contact animals should be treated. To be effective, treatment duration often needs to be at least 2 months (e.g. two applications of selamectin) The environment must also be treated with an effective flea spray. The affected animal may benefit from shampooing with selenium sulphide shampoo. </font>
     
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