The most effective systemic treatment in cats with otodectic mange: A critically appraised topic.
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Background: if there is a clinical suspicion in a young cat. Considering the variety of available acaricidal molecules, as well as the need to use the most effective treatment, the present article reviews evidence comparing various types of systemic treatment for otodectic mange in cats. Results: Isoxazolines (sarolaner, fluralaner, or esafoxolaner) or similar molecules such as tigolaner (a bispyrazole) and macrocyclic lactones (selamectin, eprinomectin, or moxidectin) can lead to parasitological cure and improvement of clinical signs associated with otodectic mange in cats, with rare, mainly cutaneous side effects with mild, autoresolving lesions. Conclusion: Similarities in the clinical and parasitological efficacy of these substances highlight the need for comparative studies that could allow identification of the most efficacious product.
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Authors: Thibault Burnouf, Eric Guaguère
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4411299258