Treatment for scabies mite in cats

The itch tick in cats appears imperceptibly. The infected animal becomes irritable, restless, often itches. In the absence of qualified assistance, changes in appearance appear. The source of infection is sick cats, cats, their sleeping places, things.

Types of Tick Scabies

The disease provokes several types of parasites. Symptoms are similar, the location of the tick is different.

• Sarcoptosis The causative agent is Sarcoptes scabiei or scabies itch. It parasitizes in most cases in humans, dogs, cats rarely affects. The main symptoms are hair loss on the abdomen, face, behind the ears, on the elbows.
• Scabies. The tick tick Notoedres cati provokes the disease. A microscopic parasite settles initially on the muzzle, ears. Strong, ongoing itching makes the cat constantly itch, which exacerbates the course of the disease. The infection penetrates into the bloody wounds, even more scabies mites settle.
• Demodecosis. The form of scabies is not peculiar to cats. Weak dogs with weak immunity. The causative agents of infection - Demodex folliculorum, Demodex brevis on the body of cats are constantly present, but do not cause harm.
• Otodectosis. Ear scabies is caused by Otodectes cynotis ticks. The parasite settles in the ear canals, feeds on secretions, makes numerous moves. With prolonged infection, the ear canal is completely closed, the cat loses hearing.

All types of tick scabies are well curable. For therapy, special drugs are used, folk remedies. A photo of the scabies mite in cats is presented below.

Symptoms of the disease, diagnosis

It is impossible to see the parasite with the naked eye. To confirm the diagnosis, you need to make a scraping of the affected areas of the skin. The presence of scabies mite can be suggested by the following symptoms:

• anxiety;
• irritability;
• drowsiness or insomnia;
• loss of appetite;
• weight loss;
• scratching on the skin;
• baldness of individual areas, hair loss;
• the presence of ulcers, sores, sore spots;
• the presence of pus, discharge in the auricle.

Diagnosis begins with an examination of the animal. If the cat has signs of damage to the skin, ears, it is necessary to consult a veterinarian.

On a note!

The itch tick in a cat is a frequent phenomenon, but it infects the parasite mainly in sick, weakened animals with low immunity. Often kittens of different ages suffer.

Treatment for scabies mite in cats

Therapeutic measures are aimed at eliminating symptoms, destroying the parasite, strengthening immunity. Professional preparations for scabies mite are produced in the form of drops, tablets, ointments, creams, lotions, sprays. Means for enhancing the protective functions of the body - Gamavit, Tetravit. Dosage is selected individually. The choice of specific antiparasitic agents depends on the type of scabies mite.

• Lime sulfur (LymDip). The solution is applied 1 time per week. The course consists of 6 procedures. To increase the effectiveness of the drug in the places of greatest infection, the hair is sheared.Before treating the cat with sulfur, it is recommended to wash it with keratolic shampoo. The cost of sulfur from 10 rubles.
• Ivermectin (Ivomec). The drug is used daily for 5 days. The cat fully recovers in a month. Price from 400 rub.
• Amitraz (Mitaban). Treatment lasts 2 weeks, apply the remedy for all this time 8 times. It causes a number of side effects, therefore, patients, weakened animals, kittens should not be used. Cost within 40 rubles.
• Selamectin (REVOLUTION). Avermectin-based, completely safe for cats. It is quickly absorbed, relieves symptoms almost instantly. To get rid of scabies, to destroy the scabies mite, just 1 treatment is enough. The price is about 300 rubles.
• Emulsion of benzyl benzoate. Rubbed into the affected areas of the skin every 3 days for 2 weeks. Elimination of unpleasant symptoms occurs after the first procedure. On average 100 rubles.

On a note!

As an additional therapy, stop itching is prescribed. It is produced in the form of a suspension. Normalizes the production of sebum. Injected with a syringe without a needle into the oral cavity of a cat. With ear scabies, drip in both ears drops for cats Ivermectin, Acaromectin, smeared with Otoferolone, Stronghold.

Home treatment with folk remedies

There are several proven recipes that help in treating scabies:

• In a ratio of 1: 3 dilute black powder or sulfur powder in kefir. Stir thoroughly, insist in a dark place for 3 hours. The affected areas of the skin are treated 1 time per day. The residues are washed off with water, wiped with napkins, because the product dries the skin very much.
• Rub the skin of a sick cat with sulfuric ointment, ashes. Wrap with foil for 15 minutes. Repeat the procedure 3 times a day. After 5 days, continue treatment with existing signs of scabies.
• In equal proportions mix lard, laundry soap, birch tar. A double portion of sulfur is added. Apply the mass to the cat's body, wipe it with tissue in half an hour. The course of therapy is about a week.

Important!

Folk remedies should be used if it is not possible to buy a special anti-scab drug. Alternative medicines dry the skin, cause irritation, do not always lead to recovery.

Prevention of scabies

In healthy well-groomed cats, the scabies mite does not settle. The main task of the owner is to maintain the correct diet, timely treat the pet from parasites, regularly inspect the coat, skin, and auricles. If there are damaged areas of the skin, show the cat to the veterinarian. Avoid contact of the pet with yard cats.

Treatment Reviews

How long to treat the disease, by what means, depends on the type of scabies mite, age of the cat, individual characteristics. Sometimes doctors prescribe complex therapy.

The kitten was prescribed a whole bunch of drugs for treating scabies: Lamisil in tablets, Wakderm, Gamavit, Clotrimazole ointment. Then they added antibiotic, hemobalance, Lamisil shampoo. Began to stuff the animal with all this. Within 5 days it only got worse. Suspicion that this is from the side effects of all these medicines. Then he began to doubt the correctness of the treatment - parasitic scabies, prescribed antifungal medications.

Alina, Moscow

In the yard we have a homeless cat. Several times people tried to take him to themselves, but again ran to the street. Last year I picked up scabies, I felt sorry for the poor fellow. Cured by injections of Otodectin. They didn’t give him anything else.

Elena, Voronezh

For the treatment of cats, Ivermek bought the drug. Pricked injections. He cured in a week. I also bathed in Nizoral. Veterinarian advised drops of Stronghold. I didn’t find it in the pharmacies of our city, I didn’t want to order via the Internet - it was a long wait. Ivermek helped.

Tatyana, St. Petersburg

After successful therapy, it is important to follow preventive measures, immunity to scabies mites is not produced.