โรคเดโมดิโคซิส (โรคขี้เรื้อนแห้ง)

Key Facts

• Demodex cati: lives in hair follicles, NOT contagious, suggests immune suppression
• Demodex gatoi: superficial, contagious between cats, all household cats need treatment
• Isoxazoline flea products (Bravecto, Revolution Plus) effective for both species
• Lime sulfur dips are older alternative treatment (unpleasant smell)
• PCR DNA test available for Demodex gatoi detection
• Skin scraping is primary diagnostic method
• Fecal samples may detect mites licked and swallowed by grooming