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=Ferrets=
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==Introduction==
Ferrets can get infested particularly with two types of mites, [[Sarcoptes|''Sarcoptes scabei'']] and ''[[Otodectes cynotis]]''.
==Burrowing Mites==
==Scabies==
''Sarcoptes scabei'' '''''aka – Scabies''''' is known to affect ferrets.
[[Scabies]] is caused by ''Sarcoptes scabei'' and it is known to affect ferrets.
===Clinical signs===
===Clinical Signs===
Localised or generalised intense pruritis that is typical of scabies infecton across species. Alternatively the ferret may present with pruritic pododermatitis, the clinical signs of which are swollen feet, crusts and dystrophic claws - this is specific to the ferret.
Localised or generalised intense pruritus is typical of scabies infection across species. Alternatively the ferret may present with pruritic pododermatitis, the clinical signs of which are swollen feet, crusts and dystrophic claws - this is specific to the ferret.
===Diagnosis===
===Diagnosis===
===Treatment===
===Treatment===
Multiple Ivermectin injections
Multiple '''Ivermectin injections''' usually resolve the infection.
==Ear Mites==
==Ear Mites==
Ferrets can be infected with the ''Otodectes cyanotis'' species.
Ferrets can be infected with the ''[[Otodectes cynotis]]'' species.
===Clinical Signs===
===Clinical Signs===
The ferret my present asymptomatically or with brown cerumen in the ear canal. Variable levels of pruritis are reported.
The ferret my present asymptomatically or with brown cerumen in the ear canal. Variable levels of pruritus are reported.
===Diagnosis===
===Diagnosis===
===Treatment===
===Treatment===
'''Acaricidal ear drops''' in the affected ferret and all in-contacts including other species such as cats and dogs as the infection can be passed between species.
Multiple '''Ivermectin injections''' wil also resolve the infection in the affected ferret.
==References==
Bond, Hendricks, Loeffler (2009) '''Veterinary Dermatology''' RVC Intergrated BVetMed Course, ''Royal Veterinary College''
Merck & Co (2009) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Ninth Edition), ''Merial''
Merck & Co (2009) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Ninth Edition), ''Merial''
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