title: Safety and efficacy of ivermectin against ear mites (Otodectes cynotis) in ranch foxes.
abstract: Efficacy of ivermectin at a dosage of 0.2 mg/kg of body weight was evaluated against naturally acquired ear mite (Otodectes cynotis) infestation in commercially raised ranch foxes (Vulpes fulva). Efficacy of ivermectin given sc twice at 3-week intervals was 97.4%. Toxicosis associated with drug treatment was not observed. Increased dosage of 1.0 mg/kg was given sc to 5 foxes each week for 6 consecutive weeks, and signs of toxicosis or illness were not observed after treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology, Washington State University, Pullman 99164.
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Foreyt
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005589:Foxes / Q000469:parasitology*; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous / Q000662:veterinary; D007559:Ivermectin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D007559:Ivermectin