Efficacy of afoxolaner (NexGard®) against natural infestations with Trichodectes canis in dogs under field conditions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trichodectes canis is a small chewing louse found globally that primarily infests dogs. Limited information is available on the efficacy of isoxazolines against infestation with the chewing louse. In the present study, we evaluated the efficacy of afoxolaner, an isoxazoline class compound, in naturally infested domestic dogs.

Methods

The field study was carried out in Romania. Between September 2021 and December 2021, 43 dogs with confirmed T. canis infestation were included in the study. On the day of the inclusion (day 0), each animal was clinically examined and randomly treated with a control product labeled for use against lice [fipronil-(S)-methoprene combination (Frontline Combo®; Boehringer Ingelheim)] or with the investigational product [chewable tablets c

SUBMITTER: Mihalca AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9450229 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature