ECTOPARASITES OF DOGS AND CATS (SPREADING AND TREATMENT)

Abstract

Data concerning relatively most widespread causative agents of dog and cat ectoparasitic diseases
(Canis lupus familiaris & Felis catus Linnaeus, 1758) have been given in the article. They are of interest to
doctors of veterinary medicine. Chemical-therapeutical preparations, which are available in the world
pharmaceutical market and used with the aim of treatment and prevention of such dog and cat diseases, have
been presented. The main pathogens of dog and cat ectoparasitic diseases have been considered taking into
account modern systematic parasites’ condition. The peculiarities of ectoparasites’ spreading on the territory
of Ukraine and the world have briefly been presented according with the data of well-known scholars in
veterinary parasitology. Information as to peculiarities of using insect-acaricidal preparations in case of
animal infestation with ticks and insects has been generalized. Data about the most widely spread preparations
and chemical compounds, which are active substances of these preparations (their chemical names in
different counties of the world, also the synonyms and main pharmacological properties), have been given in
the paper. The information has been proosed concerning dosages and peculiarities of using insect-acaricidal
preparations in case of ectoparasitic diseases of dogs and cats according to the data of modern scientific
literature and corresponding recommendations as to their practical application. While reviewing, it has been
revealed that cats are most often infected with O.cynotis. Young animals are most susceptible to otodectic
mange. The peak of invasion on the territory of Ukraine is observed in winter period. It has been found that
dogs are more susceptible to ctenocefalosis and demodicosis. Dogs are also more often attacked by ixodids.
The aim of the work was to show modern state concerning ectoparasitic diseases of dogs and cats both on
the territory of Ukraine and in the world, single out the existing insect-acaricidal preparations, generalize
the information as to their application. It has been established that preparations based on fipronil, and permethrin
or selamectin are most often used for the treatment and prevention of dog and cat ectoparasitoses.
In case of acariases, ivermectin remains the effective preparation. The conducted analysis of literature
sources will enable to supplement the available data concerning the spreading, prevention, and treatment of
dogs’ and cats’ ectoparasitoses. The data presented in the article will help specialists of veterinary medicine
choose effective insect-acaricide. At the same time, the given information will help ensure veterinary wellbeing
of dogs and cats in Ukraine.