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There are many treatments:
 
There are many treatments:
 
*sulphide (Seleen®; Ceva Animal Health) removes the dander on which mites feed but does not act as an acaride. The environment should be thoroughly disinfested (10% boiling washing soda).  
 
*sulphide (Seleen®; Ceva Animal Health) removes the dander on which mites feed but does not act as an acaride. The environment should be thoroughly disinfested (10% boiling washing soda).  
*300 to 400 mcg/kg ivermectin (Xeno 450; Genitrix) percutaneously, or  Panomec (Merial) SC or IM, repeated fortnightly.  
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*ivermectin (Xeno 450; Genitrix) percutaneously, or  Panomec (Merial) SC or IM, repeated fortnightly.  
*0.01% amitraz (1 part Aludex® in 500 parts water) once a week for up to six weeks.
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*0.01% amitraz once a week for up to six weeks.
 
*Selamectin (Stronghold®; Pfizer) – ask the manufacturer’s veterinary advisers.
 
*Selamectin (Stronghold®; Pfizer) – ask the manufacturer’s veterinary advisers.
  
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