Field study on the insecticidal efficacy of Advantage against natural infestations of dogs with lice.

Abstract

A clinical field trial was performed to evaluate the efficacy of imidacloprid, the active ingredient of Advantage 10% Spot-On, against natural lice infestations on dogs. Imidacloprid was highly effective against both sucking (Linognathus setosus) and biting (Trichodectes canis) lice over the 6-week period of the trial. The duration of efficacy exceeded the egg-to-imago development period of both lice. Signs of remission of dermatitis and alopecia became visible to the pet owners at 2 weeks after treatment. The constant pruritus caused by the lice was seen for up to 2-4 weeks after treatment even in the absence of lice.

• Authors: I Hanssen, N Mencke, H Asskildt, D Ewald-Hamm, H Dorn
• Journal: Parasitology research (Parasitol Res) Vol. 85 Issue 4 Pg. 347-8 (Apr 1999) ISSN: 0932-0113 [Print] Germany
• PMID: 10099020 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Imidazoles
• Insecticides
• Neonicotinoids
• Nitro Compounds
• imidacloprid

Topics

• Animals
• Dog Diseases (drug therapy)
• Dogs
• Female
• Imidazoles (therapeutic use)
• Insecticides (therapeutic use)
• Lice Infestations (drug therapy, veterinary)
• Male
• Neonicotinoids
• Nitro Compounds
• Norway
• Treatment Outcome