LOCALIZATION OF FLEAS OF THE GENUS CTENOCEPHALIDES ON THE DOGS’ BODIES IN THE TREATMENT PROCESS

Abstract

Surveys have shown that сtenocephalidosis, caused by blood-sucking ectoparasites – fleas, is one of the most common infestations in the world and one of the most important medical and veterinary problems for pets and their owners. The success of fleas control measures is due not only to the choice of the appropriate medicine and its active substance, but also to the choice of an effective way of application during the treatment. The aim of the survey was to estimate the effects of insecticides by different ways of their usage on the localization of fleas of the Ctenocephalides species on the animal’s body. It was found out that in 72 hours after the use of Simparica oral tablets fleas on the body of dogs were not detected. However, on 7th day of the experiment, Ct. felis species fleas were detected again in the buttocks and groin of the dogs, and on days 14th and 30th the dogs were free from fleas. After application of Fipren drops to experimental dogs after 24 and 74 h, Ct. felis fleas were found only in the buttocks and groin. On 14th and 30th days, no fleas were found on the dogs' bodies. After usage of the Insectostop collar to experimental dogs, fleas of both species were detected in different parts of the animal's body. After 24 hours the Ct. felis species fleas were found in all examined areas of the animals’ bodies of, except for the right side of the torso and groin. At the same time, fleas of the species Ct. canis was found in the buttocks. After 72 hours, only of Ct. felis parasitism was established. During 14–30 days of the experiment, a gradual increase in the intensity of Ct. felis invasion was established on all studied areas of the body of animals, and fleas of the species Ct. canis was found in the groin and buttocks. The use of drops «Insectostop» in experimental dogs was not effective against fleas of both species. After 72 years Ct. felis was found in the back, buttocks, right side of the torso and groin, and fleas of the species Ct. canis – in the buttocks. During 14–30 days of the experiment, fleas othe species Ct. felis was found in the back, buttocks, groin. Fleas of the species Ct. canis was found in the back and buttocks. The results of research make it possible to use modern insecticides, taking into account their effectiveness against certain types of fleas, as well as the activity of drugs in different parts of the animal's body.