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| − | + | ==Introduction== | |
| − | + | Rats can be affected by both [[:Category:Burrowing Mites|burrowing]] and [[:Category:Non-Burrowing Mites|fur mite]] species. | |
==Burrowing Mites== | ==Burrowing Mites== | ||
| − | Rats may rarely be infected with the burrowing mite ''Notoedres muris'' ''''' | + | Rats may rarely be infected with the burrowing mite '''''[[Notoedres]] muris''''' also known as '''ear mites'''. |
==Fur Mites== | ==Fur Mites== | ||
| − | ''Radfordia ensifera'' is the most common species. It is transferred by direct contact. | + | '''''Radfordia ensifera''''' is the most common species. It is transferred by direct contact. |
| − | ===Clinical | + | ===Clinical Signs=== |
| − | There may be no clinical signs | + | There may be no clinical signs or the rat may develop '''small scaly lesions''' around the head and shoulders. |
===Treatment=== | ===Treatment=== | ||
| − | Two injections of Ivermectin administered subcutaneously 7 days apart are reported to be effective. The environment should be treated with insecticidal sprays. | + | Two injections of '''Ivermectin''' administered subcutaneously 7 days apart are reported to be effective. The environment should be treated with insecticidal sprays. |
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | Bond, Hendricks, Loeffler (2009) '''Veterinary Dermatology''' RVC Intergrated BVetMed Course, ''Royal Veterinary College'' | ||
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Merck & Co (2009) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Ninth Edition), ''Merial'' | Merck & Co (2009) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Ninth Edition), ''Merial'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:22, 26 July 2012
Introduction
Rats can be affected by both burrowing and fur mite species.
Burrowing Mites
Rats may rarely be infected with the burrowing mite Notoedres muris also known as ear mites.
Fur Mites
Radfordia ensifera is the most common species. It is transferred by direct contact.
Clinical Signs
There may be no clinical signs or the rat may develop small scaly lesions around the head and shoulders.
Treatment
Two injections of Ivermectin administered subcutaneously 7 days apart are reported to be effective. The environment should be treated with insecticidal sprays.
References
Bond, Hendricks, Loeffler (2009) Veterinary Dermatology RVC Intergrated BVetMed Course, Royal Veterinary College
Merck & Co (2009) The Merck Veterinary Manual (Ninth Edition), Merial
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