If a tick bites a cat in Rostov

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In the spring, with the appearance of the first greenery, the active season of ixodid ticks begins. These insects are found both in the forest and in parks, squares, and even in courtyards. Ticks pose a danger not only to humans, but also to dogs, as they are carriers of serious infectious diseases. The risk of a dog becoming infected as a result of a tick bite often depends on the actions of the owner: proper prevention and timely assistance. In Rostov-on-Don and the Rostov region, the most common diseases caused by tick bites are piroplasmosis and borreliosis.

Piroplasmosis in dogs - symptoms,

Piroplasmosis (babesiosis) is a very dangerous and widespread infectious disease that is caused by a tick bite. It occurs quite often in dogs. Ixodid ticks are carriers of the causative agent of this disease - protozoal parasites of the genus Babesia, located in the salivary glands of the tick. Having entered the dog’s bloodstream through a bite, Babesia very quickly begin to destroy red blood cells and the animal’s condition deteriorates sharply within 2-3 days.

In the acute course of the disease, the following symptoms are typical (observed most often):

In the chronic course of the disease, the following symptoms are observed (occurs much less frequently, as a rule, in animals with strong immunity):

Division into types depending on the pathogen

Symptoms and treatment for mange in cats depend on the type of mite. According to this criterion, 4 types of disease are distinguished.

Otodectosis

The causative agent is the tiny ear mite Otodectes cynotis. The maximum size of its body is only 0.75 mm. It affects the outer and inner parts of the ear. Distinctive signs of otodectosis are severe ear itching, the appearance of a nauseating smell of rot and dark grains inside the ears. An infected cat constantly shakes its head and rubs its ears against any objects.

Demodicosis

Demodex canis is a cigar-shaped parasite that is light gray in color. The length of its body is 0.2-0.3 mm. Unlike other pathogens, it lives in the sebaceous glands and hair follicles from the moment the animal is born. The development of demodicosis occurs with a sharp drop in immunity.

According to the degree of damage, there are 2 forms: localized and generalized. In the first case, the diameter of the lesions is no more than 2.5 cm, in the second, the disease affects most of the body. The localized form often goes away on its own and responds well to drug therapy. The chance of recovery from chronic demodicosis depends on the complications that arise. When a secondary infection occurs, they drop to 50%.

Depending on the symptoms, demodicosis can be scaly or pustular. In the first case, redness and cracking of the skin is noted, in the second - the appearance of suppuration and ulcers. The danger of generalized demodicosis is in the combination of scaly and pustular forms. The disease is accompanied by severe complications and is difficult to treat.

Sarcoptic mange

Sarcoptes scabiei is a broad-oval tick that is white-yellow or completely white. The length of the smallest representatives is 0.14 mm. They affect the entire surface of the body and cause sarcoptic mange. You can suspect their appearance by thin light gray lines with a small bubble at the end that appear on the affected areas.

Notoedrosis

Notoedres is a round, dirty gray parasite. The length of its body is 0.5-0.45 mm. Most often it affects the outer side of the ears. In this case, dark gray discharge with a foul odor appears from the ears. Due to liquid secretions, the fur sticks together and takes on an unkempt appearance. The disease is called pruritic scabies, or notoedrosis.

Borreliosis in dogs - symptoms

Borreliosis (Lyme disease) is a disease that is dangerous for both humans and dogs. Caused by a spirochete of the genus Borrelia.

Borreliosis often occurs in a latent form; at the onset of the disease, clinical manifestations may be absent and appear only when the disease becomes chronic.

The first symptoms (fever) pass quickly and only after a few months such manifestations of the disease as:

Lyme disease can be avoided by inspecting the animal's fur daily, since the causative agent of the disease enters the body only after 24-48 hours. Timely tick removal will help avoid infection.

Prevention of scabies

The disease is caused by several types of parasites. The symptoms are similar, but the location of the tick differs.

Sarcoptic mange. The causative agent is Sarcoptes scabiei or scabies itch. It parasitizes in most cases on humans, dogs, and rarely affects cats. The main symptoms are hair loss on the stomach, face, behind the ears, and on the elbows.
Scabies. The disease is caused by the tick Notoedres cati. The microscopic parasite initially settles on the face and ears. Severe, incessant itching causes the cat to constantly scratch itself, which aggravates the course of the disease. Infection penetrates into the bloody wounds, and even more scabies mites settle.
Demodecosis. This form of scabies is not typical for cats. Dogs with weak immune systems get sick. The causative agents of infection – Demodex folliculorum, Demodex brevis are constantly present on the body of cats, but do not cause harm.
Otodectosis. Ear scabies are caused by mites Otodectes cynotis. The parasite settles in the ear canals, feeds on secretions, and makes numerous moves. With prolonged infection, the ear canal is completely closed, and the cat loses hearing.

All types of mite scabies are highly curable. For therapy, special drugs and folk remedies are used. A photo of scabies mites in cats is presented below.

In healthy, well-groomed cats, the scabies mite does not establish itself. The owner’s main task is to maintain a proper diet, promptly treat the pet for parasites, and regularly examine the pet’s fur, skin, and ears. If there are damaged areas of the skin, show the cat to a veterinarian. Do not allow your pet to come into contact with outdoor cats.

What to do if your dog is bitten by a tick, first aid

After each walk, you need to carefully inspect your dog's coat. If you find a tick attached, it must be removed as quickly as possible. You can seek help from a veterinarian or do it yourself.

How to remove a tick yourself:

If you decide to remove a tick at home, be sure to wear gloves, as the insect can be a carrier of diseases dangerous to humans (Lyme disease or encephalitis).

Proceed very carefully! It is important not to crush the tick, as this can cause the poison to enter the dog's bloodstream. Take tweezers, and, grasping the tick as close to the surface of the skin as possible, slowly and carefully scroll in any direction. You can also use strong thread. Make a loop around the proboscis and pull out with a rotating motion. After removing the insect, treat the wound with iodine or brilliant green.

Prevention from tick bites

The active season for ticks begins in April, but the peak occurs in May - June. During this period of time, it is especially important to take measures to prevent tick bites. To do this, use acaricidal agents that repel or kill ticks: drops on the withers, sprays, shampoos, special collars. You can purchase them at a veterinary pharmacy or pet store. It is most effective to use several products at the same time, preferably containing different active ingredients. Treatment should be carried out every month from the end of March to October.

An effective means of prevention is also to examine your pet after each walk and comb the fur with a fine comb.

A vaccine against piroplasmosis exists, but is not effective.

The first signs and symptoms of infection

The first clutch of eggs occurs on the scalp. Scabies in cats manifests itself as thickening of the damaged areas and the formation of crusts. First of all, the back of the nose, the lower part of the ears and the brow ridges are affected. The resulting wounds take a long time to heal and cause constant discomfort to the pet. He becomes restless and irritable, sleeps poorly, refuses to play and eat. As the disease progresses, behavioral changes are complemented by more obvious signs. These include:

constant itching and head shaking;
extensive loss of hair on the head, ears, belly and paws;
growth of lesions to the formation of bald spots and bald spots;
swollen lymph nodes;
the appearance of a nodular rash with thick, colorless or white contents;
redness and suppuration of damaged skin, causing severe pain when touched;
the formation of crusts and scales at the site of healing of ruptured papules.

Every owner should know what scabies looks like in cats in order to promptly help their pet if infected. If you notice one of the listed signs, contact a veterinary clinic for further diagnosis.

Diagnosis and treatment of a dog after a tick bite

If you find a tick on your dog, don't panic right away, as not all of them are contagious. You should:

1. Remove the tick and observe the dog for several days.
2. If you have symptoms of the disease, you must immediately contact the clinic, as without timely treatment, your pet may die.
3. First of all, it is necessary to donate blood for research, and if the disease is confirmed, begin treatment as quickly as possible.

Borreliosis at an early stage is treated with antibiotics; when it becomes chronic, it can last for years.

To treat piroplasmosis, injections of drugs that kill Babesia (berenil, azidine, etc.) are usually used. These are highly toxic drugs, so you cannot administer them yourself. You should contact your veterinarian. In severe cases, the dog may need an IV or blood transfusion.

Piroplasmosis occurs rapidly, because Babesia multiply very quickly and severe intoxication of the body occurs. The death of the animal can occur within a few days after the first symptoms appear. Therefore, at the slightest suspicion, do not delay a visit to the veterinarian or call specialists to your home.

Timely treatment, as a rule, gives a positive result, but it is followed by long-term rehabilitation.

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Causes of the disease and its consequences

Scabies mites feed on lymph and blood. They gnaw through the upper layers of the epidermis and lay eggs there. Due to activity in the scabies tracts, the infected person develops severe itching. Constant scratching leads to hair loss and the appearance of suppuration. The eggs laid quickly develop into adults, so if untreated, mange in cats covers the entire body.

Infection with parasites occurs in 3 ways:

Direct contact with sick animals. The carrier may be another cat, dog or bird. In urban areas, the most common bird carrier is the pigeon. Even pets are not insured, since contact can occur at a veterinarian's appointment, on public transport or at an exhibition. Kittens are especially vulnerable because they can become infected from a sick mother.
Interacting with the personal belongings of an infected person. If you keep several pets, everyone will become infected.
Transfer of pathogens on shoes or clothing. You can bring parasites into your home after your next walk. There is no way to protect yourself from this.

The only exception is demodex canis. This type of scabies in cats is directly related to the immune system.

A sharp weakening of the body and the development of demodicosis occurs in the presence of the following factors:

pregnancy and childbirth;
diseases of the endocrine system (hypothyroidism, Itsenko-Cushing's disease);
helminthiases;
hypothermia;
autoimmune pathologies (lupus, pemphigus);
oncology;
long-term use of antibacterial drugs;
poor nutrition;
infectious diseases (for example, plague);
allergic reactions;
mental disorders and stress;
estrus;
dermatological diseases;
change of teeth;
unsuitable climatic conditions;
surgical operations.

The risk group includes kittens, elderly cats and animals with chronic pathologies. What they all have in common is low immunity, unable to fight back the parasite that has entered the body.

Without timely treatment, a cat's scabies spreads throughout the body and causes complications in the internal organs and systems. The kidneys, spleen, stomach, liver and lymph nodes are affected. With advanced otodectosis affecting the inner ear, the likelihood of damage to the meninges increases. No less dangerous are ulcers that attract pathogenic microorganisms. When a secondary infection occurs and the immune system is weakened, the patient dies from blood poisoning.

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Modern view of scabies therapy

Etiology

Scabies, or, based on the species name of the pathogen, Scabies, is caused by the scabies mite Sarcoptes scabiei. Such diseases in veterinary medicine are called sarcoptic mange , after the generic name of the pathogen. The pathological process that occurs in humans when scabies mites come from animals is by analogy called pseudosarcoptosis .
The scabies mite is a permanent (obligate) parasite, the characteristic feature of which is transmission only from person to person, and the type of its parasitism determines the features of the etiology, epidemiology and clinical picture of the disease, diagnostic tactics and treatment. Ticks spend most of their lives in the skin of the host and only during a short period of settlement they lead an ectoparasitic lifestyle on the surface of the skin. S. scabiei parasitizes the superficial layers of the skin, but in a complicated course it can also affect its deeper layers.

The life cycle of scabies is represented by two stages: reproductive and metamorphic. The reproductive stage of the mite is as follows: the eggs are laid by the female in the scabies duct, where the larvae then appear. Unlike other insects, scabies mite larvae begin to actively move already in the egg, gradually shedding their egg shell. When they come into contact with the skin, they penetrate the hair follicles, forming follicular papules. The metamorphic stage is determined by the appearance of larvae, which penetrate the skin through a passage and, after molting, turn into protonymphs, then into teleonymphs, which then, in turn, turning into adults, are located on the patient’s skin in papules and vesicles. Over the next two weeks, atypical scabies (scabies without burrows) develops, since it takes two weeks for the larva to develop into a mature female capable of making burrows. The itch itself can persist for up to one and a half months and serve as a source of infection.

Epidemiology

The lifespan of scabies at room temperature 22°C and 35% humidity is about 4 days. At a temperature of 60°C, ticks die within an hour, and at temperatures below 0°C - almost immediately. Only young females and larvae are the invasive stages of scabies mite development. The average survival time for female scabies mites is three days, and for larvae - two. It is at these stages that itching can move from the owner to another person and exist in the external environment for some time. Moreover, house dust, wooden surfaces, and natural fabrics are the most favorable habitats for S. scabiei outside the host. It should be noted that sulfur dioxide vapor kills scabies mites in 2-3 minutes, and mite eggs are more resistant to various acaricidal agents.

The incidence of scabies increases in the autumn-winter period, which is primarily due to a sharp increase in the fertility of the mite. This is confirmed by the fact that the specific abundance of young females that do not lay eggs in scabies burrows drops to zero in the autumn months. Infection in 95% occurs through direct transmission of a tick from a sick person (and in half of the cases through sexual contact) or indirectly (through objects used by the patient). The low frequency of cases of indirect infection is explained by the weak viability of the tick in the external environment, since the pathogen is more often transmitted through the common use of bedding: washcloths, toys, writing instruments. Infection can also occur in showers, baths, hotels, trains and other public places if the sanitary regime is violated.

Clinic

With scabies, when infected by females, the incubation period is practically absent. The invading female immediately begins to gnaw through the tunnel and lay eggs. When infected with larvae, the incubation period is about 2 weeks, which corresponds to the time of tick metamorphosis.

The main and first subjective symptom of the disease is itching, which gets worse in the evening. Its intensity most often increases as the duration of the disease increases, which in turn depends on the number of the parasite and the individual characteristics of the organism. The latter include sensitization of the body to the mite and its metabolic products (feces, oral secretions released when gnawing, secretions of the oviduct glands) and the state of the patient’s nervous system (the degree of irritation of the nerve endings by the parasite during movement). The number and distribution of scabies in the skin is not random and is determined by the rate of regeneration of the epidermis, the structure and thermal regime of the skin. Mostly scabies burrows are located in areas of the skin that have a low temperature, minimal or absent hair, and the maximum thickness of the stratum corneum of the epidermis (hands, wrists and feet). The last factor allows the larvae to hatch from all the eggs, and not be rejected along with the horny scales.

Rashes in infants often affect areas of the skin that are extremely rarely affected in adults: the face and head, soles and palms. Moreover, sometimes the symptoms of scabies on the face and head are “masked” by the clinical picture of acute weeping eczema, resistant to conventional therapy. In children in the first months of life, scabies at first can often give the impression of childhood urticaria, since there are a large number of scratches and blisters covered with bloody crusts on the skin of the face, back and buttocks. In children, scabies can be complicated by severe pyoderma and sepsis, even leading to the death of the patient. It should be noted that in schoolchildren, complications of scabies in the form of secondary pyoderma often mask the parasitic process under the clinical picture of acute eczema, pyoderma or prurigo. In elderly people, the clinical picture of the disease is represented by bloody crusts and scratching in the absence of vesicles and the presence of single scabies.

When scabies is complicated, secondary pyoderma occurs in the form of impetiginous elements. A complication of the disease is the formation of postscabiosis lymphoplasia as a reactive hyperplasia of lymphoid tissue.

There are separate forms of scabies: nodular (postscabiosis lymphoplasia of the skin), scabies in children, Norwegian scabies, pseudoscabies.

Diagnostics

Clinical criteria for the diagnosis of scabies are the presence of scabies, papules, vesicles, and serous crusts that appear in typical places in the area of interdigital folds of the hands, wrists, abdomen, genitals, mammary glands, buttocks, and thighs (Table 1).

The clinical picture of scabies can also be represented by erosions, hemorrhagic crusts, excoriations, and foci of an erythematous-infiltrative nature. Often there are erased forms of scabies, which lead to erroneous diagnosis and are often regarded as allergic dermatosis.

The diagnosis of scabies is made based on clinical manifestations, epidemiological data and laboratory results. There are known methods for extracting a tick with a needle, thin sections, layer-by-layer scraping, and alkaline skin preparation. Express diagnosis of scabies is carried out using a 40% aqueous solution of lactic acid. Less commonly, the diagnosis is made on the basis of a positive effect when treated ex juvantibus with one of the acaricidal drugs.

Treatment

Treatment of patients identified in the same lesion should be carried out simultaneously to avoid reinvasion.
In children under 3 years of age, anti-scab preparations are rubbed into the entire skin; in other patients, the exception is the face and scalp.
Rubbing in the preparations is carried out only with your hands for better delivery of the scabicide into the passages.
Treatment is carried out in the evening, which is associated with the daily rhythm of pathogen activity.
Treatment of complications of scabies is carried out simultaneously with treatment of the main process.
Persons who have been in contact with a person with scabies are given prophylaxis to avoid “ping-pong” infection. It consists of a single treatment with any anti-scabies drug.
It is recommended to wash the patient before and after the course of treatment. If necessary, the drug can be washed off every morning, and its exposure on the skin should be at least 12 hours, including the night period.
Change of underwear and bed linen is carried out at the end of the course of therapy.
Post-scabiosis itching after full therapy is not an indication for an additional course of specific therapy.
Persistent scabious lymphoplasia of the skin does not require additional specific therapy.

A fairly large number of medications and therapeutic regimens are currently used to treat scabies. The most commonly used medications are presented in Table 2.

However, before starting treatment, it is advisable to take a hot shower using a washcloth and soap to mechanically remove mites and sebaceous gland secretions from the skin and to loosen the stratum corneum of the epidermis, which improves the adhesion of antiscabiosis agents. However, in the presence of secondary pyoderma, water procedures are contraindicated.

Treatment according to the Demyanovich method is carried out with two solutions: No. 1 (60% sodium thiosulfate solution) and No. 2 (6% hydrochloric acid solution). In previous years, it was the most common method of treating scabies. The method is recommended for local forms of scabies; for widespread forms, it is advisable to combine it with subsequent three-day rubbing of sulfur ointment. This technique is based on the acaricidal effect of sulfur and sulfur dioxide, which are released during the interaction of hydrochloric acid and sodium hyposulfite. This method has its drawbacks. These include labor intensity, frequent drug-induced dermatitis and low efficiency when used in outpatient settings.

Benzyl benzoate, emulsion (10% for children, 20% for adults). To prepare the emulsion, 20 g of green toilet soap, laundry soap or shampoo are dissolved in 780-800 ml of warm boiled water and 200 mg of benzyl benzoate is added. The suspension is stored in a dark place at room temperature for no more than a week. The person performing the rubbing washes his hands with soap before starting the therapy. The emulsion is shaken and rubbed into the entire skin with your hands, with the exception of the scalp, face and neck. First, the drug is simultaneously rubbed into the skin of both hands, then into the right and left upper extremities, and then into the skin of the torso (chest - abdomen - back - buttocks - genitals) and lower extremities, including the soles and fingers. Over the course of two days, two consecutive rubbings are carried out for 10 minutes. with the same break to allow the skin to dry. After completion of the treatment, bed and underwear are changed. After each wash, hands are re-sanitised. On the third day, the patient washes and changes his underwear again.

For the treatment of children under 3 years of age, a 10% solution is used, which is prepared by diluting a 20% suspension with the same amount of water. The drug is lightly rubbed into the skin of the scalp and face with caution to avoid getting the composition into the eyes.

In complicated or widespread forms of scabies, when new elements appear on the skin during treatment, and the patient complains of ongoing itching in the evening and at night, it is advisable to extend the course of therapy to three days or prescribe a second two-day course of therapy three days after completion of the first.

Benzyl benzoate, which is part of the water-soap suspension, has both anti-scabiosis and anesthetic effects. In unfavorable epidemic conditions, its use is most appropriate. The disadvantages include the local irritant effect of the drug, which can cause subjective sensations and pain when applying the composition to the skin.

Currently, ointments containing sulfur or tar (Wilkinson ointment, 20-30% sulfur ointment) are rubbed in for 10 minutes. into the skin, with the exception of the face and scalp. Rubbing is carried out for five days in a row, preferably at night, especially vigorously applying ointments to the tick’s favorite localization areas (hands, wrists, elbows, stomach). Every other day after completing the course of therapy, the patient washes with soap, changing underwear, bed linen, and outerwear. In areas with delicate skin (genital organs, peripapillary area, inguinal-femoral and other folds), rub the ointment more carefully to avoid dermatitis. Sulfur, in addition to anti-scabies, also has a keratolytic effect, which provides better access of the drug to the pathogen. In the presence of secondary pyoderma, it is first necessary to stop these phenomena with antibiotics or antibacterial ointments. In cases of severe eczematization that accompanies the parasitic process, local antihistamines and corticosteroids are prescribed. Among the disadvantages of this method of treatment are: duration of therapy, unpleasant odor, frequent development of complications. These ointments are not prescribed to persons suffering from eczema and children.

Lindane lotion (1%) is highly effective and low cost, which is applied once to the entire surface of the skin and left for 6 hours, then washed off. In hot climates, the drug in powder form is especially convenient (15.0-20.0 g of powder is rubbed into the skin 2-3 times a day, every other day you take a shower and change your underwear). The drug is also used in the form of 1% cream, shampoo or 1-2% ointment. A single treatment of a person with an exposure of 12-24 hours is sufficient. for a complete cure. Due to some toxicity, its use is strictly prohibited in children (under 2 years), pregnant women, patients with multiple scratches, suffering from eczema, atopic dermatitis, because it can cause an exacerbation of the disease. Recently, in connection with its use, cases of lindane-resistant scabies have been described, when even repeated treatments with this drug do not lead to recovery of the patient.

Crotamion is used in the form of 10% cream, lotion or ointment. Rub after washing twice a day with a daily interval or four times with an interval of 12 hours. during the day. Daily treatments are required for five days, since the drug is characterized by a low level of scabicidal activity and, accordingly, the occurrence of cases of tick resistance to crotamion.

A solution of esdepalletrin and piperonyl butoxide is applied to the skin from the cervical region to the soles (first to the skin of the torso, then to the limbs) in the evening. The aerosol allows you to apply the solution to the entire surface of the skin and ensures the penetration of the active substances into the scabies. In 12 hours. the drug is thoroughly washed off. If necessary, it is possible to re-use the anti-scabiosis agent 10-12 days after the initial treatment. The effectiveness of this remedy is 80-91%, and even if cured, itching and other symptoms may persist for another 8-10 days. The drug is used in all age groups and has no contraindications. Before using it, it is necessary to cure the phenomena of secondary infection (impetigo) or eczematization.

Malathion in liquid form is applied to areas of the skin of a patient suffering from scabies. Malathion is used as a 0.5% lotion (1% shampoo is used for head lice). Skin treatment is carried out in the evening hours. All family members are involved in the treatment process. The drug is applied to the entire surface of the skin, except for the face and scalp. In 12 hours. After applying the drug, rinse it thoroughly. Repeated treatment is possible on the 8-10th day of treatment. Be sure to change bed and underwear. The drug is used with caution in patients suffering from bronchial asthma and children, preventing inhalation of vapors of an alcohol-containing base, and therefore the use of an aqueous lotion is more advisable.

Permethrin is an effective and safe drug for the treatment of scabies. After a single treatment at night, the percentage of cured patients is 89-98%. The drug is left for 8-12 hours. (at night), then wash it off and put on clean underwear. The treatment procedure is repeated on the 7th or 10th day of therapy. The drug has several advantages: good tolerability when used in conditions of high temperature and humidity; can be used for complications of scabies (allergic dermatitis, pyoderma, microbial eczema); It is acceptable to use it for the disinfection of underwear and bed linen and in the treatment of other parasitic diseases (pediculosis and phthiriasis).

Prevention of scabies involves active identification of the source of infection and persons in contact with the patient, with the aim of involving them in preventive treatment. It is necessary to establish the degree of contact (direct/indirect), identify and eliminate foci of scabies, carry out clinical observation of patients, and carry out ongoing disinfection at the source of infection.

Sanitary treatment of things, clothing and premises increases the effectiveness of therapy with acaricidal agents, since it prevents possible relapses of the disease.

Highly effective products such as permethrin, esdepalletrin and piperonyl butoxide in aerosol cans are used to treat items that cannot be boiled. These remedies are also highly effective in the treatment of various types of lice, scabies, and infection with random types of parasites (fleas, bedbugs).

The linen of patients to be boiled is washed, thoroughly ironed or ventilated in the air for five days, and in the cold for one day.

Control of cure is carried out three days after the end of treatment, and then every 10 days for one and a half months. The success of treatment is determined both by the drug itself and its concentration, the choice of which depends on the age of the patient, the presence of pregnancy, the degree of development of the process, the presence of complications and their severity. The correct use of drugs also plays an important role. You only need to rub in any product with your hands, preferably in the evening. This is due to the nocturnal activity of the pathogen and the fact that 6-8 hours. sleep is enough to kill the active stages of scabies mites.

Of course, scabies is an urgent problem of modern dermatology, but thanks to successful etiopathogenetic and epidemiological developments in recent years, accumulated clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic experience, solving this issue does not look like an insurmountable task for doctors of any profile.

V.S. NOVOSELOV, Associate Professor of the Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases of the MMA named after. THEM. Sechenov; A.V. NOVOSELOV, clinical resident of the Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases of the MMA named after. THEM. Sechenov

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Some are sure that ticks can only cause encephalitis and Lyme borreliosis. Although these two most dangerous diseases would be more than enough, the list of diseases that ticks carry is much wider.

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If a cat is bitten by a tick in Rostov-on-Don, we have a solution.

That's why they choose us to bake.

Pet taxi

We will help your friend at home, or transport him to the clinic, using our own zoo-taxi

Seven days a week

Our only day off is January 1st. You can contact us any day, we work around the clock, without days off or breaks.

New technologies

The clinic’s equipment makes it possible to perform operations that are inaccessible to other veterinary hospitals in the city.

Good plus

You can purchase medicines and food for your animal directly from our clinic.

Let's be professional

Our doctors are professionals with extensive experience and a responsible approach to their work.

Let's improve

We are members of the Union of Pet Business Enterprises of Russia, initiators of programs for the development of progressive veterinary medicine and animal care.

Treatment at home with folk remedies

There are several proven recipes that help treat scabies:

In a ratio of 1:3, dilute black gunpowder or sulfur powder in kefir. Stir thoroughly and leave in a dark place for 3 hours. Treat the affected areas of the skin once a day. Residues are washed off with water and wiped with napkins, since the product dries out the skin greatly.
Rub the skin of a sick cat with sulfur ointment and ash. Cover with film for 15 minutes. Repeat the procedure 3 times a day. After 5 days, treatment is continued if there are signs of scabies.
Lard, laundry soap, and birch tar are mixed in equal proportions. Add a double portion of sulfur. Apply the mixture to the cat’s body and wipe it off with napkins after half an hour. The course of therapy is about a week.

We serve all areas

We serve all areas of the city of Rostov-on-Don. We go to the house.

If a cat is bitten by a tick 1st street
If a cat is bitten by a tick Sverdlovskaya Street
If a cat is bitten by a tick, Varfolomeeva Street
If a cat is bitten by a tick Izobilnaya Street
If a cat is bitten by a tick Lawn 3rd Lane

If a tick bites a cat Raskatny 10th Lane
If a cat is bitten by a tick Milyutinsky Lane
If a cat is bitten by a tick Tsushima Lane
If a cat is bitten by a tick on Komitetskiy Lane
If a cat is bitten by a tick Stolyarny Lane

If a tick bites a cat Ivakhnenko street
If a cat is bitten by a tick on Loud Lane
If a tick bites a cat Station Square
If a cat is bitten by a tick Sputnikova 1st Lane
If a cat is bitten by a tick Glubok Lane

If a cat is bitten by a tick Yasnaya Ulitsa
If a cat is bitten by a tick Onezhskaya Street
If a cat is bitten by a tick on Red Partizan Lane
If a cat is bitten by a tick Peskova Street
If a cat is bitten by a tick Mozdoksky Lane

High-quality treatment from specialists

We offer our visitors the highest level of modern diagnostic equipment. If a cat is bitten by a tick in Rostov-on-Don, we have the best treatment. Patients in intensive care and hospital are under constant medical supervision. The veterinary pharmacy, located in the lobby of the clinic, sells all the necessary medications to treat your pets. Here you will find EVERYTHING without long searches and with a guarantee of high quality! If necessary, you can order delivery of medicines, food and pet accessories to your home. To transport your pet, use our pet taxi, which will take you and your pet to the veterinary clinic from anywhere in Rostov-on-Don and the region. Call us, we will be happy to answer all your questions. By asking us a question you can get a free consultation with a doctor. Rest assured, by visiting the website of our veterinary clinic, you will always be able to find an up-to-date answer to your question, be it a description of a procedure or a description of rare diseases of dogs and cats. Our veterinary clinic conducts active educational work. On our website you can read articles devoted to various aspects of the treatment and care of animals, as well as a modern view of veterinary medicine.

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 from the affected areas of the skin. You can assume the presence of scabies mites based on 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, ulcers, inflamed spots;
the presence of pus, discharge in the ear.

Scabies mite in cats
Diagnosis begins with examination of the animal. If your cat has signs of damage to the skin or ears, consult a veterinarian.

Many types of mites cause severe itching. The animal is constantly itching, scabs soon appear in the scratching areas, and suppuration is possible (if a secondary bacterial infection is attached). A sick animal may lose its appetite, have problems sleeping, and the result is often weight loss and unexpectedly aggressive behavior.

It is extremely difficult to independently identify scabies in an animal. Allergic reactions, fungal and bacterial diseases can cause similar symptoms. Therefore, your pet should be urgently shown to a doctor if:

the animal suddenly develops a long-lasting itching (the pet constantly itches, tries to bite itself, in cats this process may be accompanied by a plaintive meow);
papules, scratches, ulcers with scabs appear on the bridge of the nose, eyebrows, and on the tips of the ears;
the number of itchy nodules and scratches on the animal’s skin quickly increases.

At the same time, it is possible to say with confidence that an animal suffers from scabies only after obtaining the results of microscopic examinations.