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Milbemycin oxime + praziquantel (brand name Interceptor Plus) is a heartworm disease preventive that also controls hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, and tapeworms in dogs. It is given by mouth as a flavored chew tablet.
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Milbemycin oxime + spinosad (brand name: Trifexis) is a heartworm disease preventive and controls internal parasites (e.g., hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms) and fleas in dogs. Milbemycin oxime + spinosad is given by mouth as a flavored chewable tablet.
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Feline miliary dermatitis is a skin condition that typically results from an underlying allergic reaction, most commonly to fleabites. An affected cat will have a very itchy rash and may lick, bite, and scratch at the affected skin, quickly progressing to small lesions with scabs on them. The offending allergen must be removed for long-term resolution.
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Moxidectin + fluralaner topical (Bravecto Plus, Vitrecto) is used in cats to prevent heartworms, treat and prevent fleas, and to treat intestinal parasites (hookworms and roundworms). It also kills black-legged ticks (deer ticks). It is used off label (extra label) in cats to treat other types of ticks, as well as skin mites and ear mites.
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Moxidectin + imidacloprid topical (Advantage Multi, Imoxi) is used to prevent heartworms and treat intestinal parasites (hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms) and to treat and prevent fleas in cats, dogs, and ferrets (Advantage Multi only). In dogs this combination product is also approved to treat sarcoptic mange and treat circulating heartworm microfilaria (immature heartworms); in cats it may also be used to treat ear mites.
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Moxidectin + sarolaner + pyrantel (Simparica Trio) is used in dogs to prevent heartworms and to treat and prevent intestinal parasites (hookworms and roundworms), flea infestations, and tick infestations. This medication is given by mouth as a flavored chew tablet.
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Myiasis is a parasitic infection of fly larvae (maggots). Certain fly species lay their eggs in wounds or, less commonly, on healthy skin, especially near the eyes, ears, or nose. Many species can cause this infection, including blow flies, flesh flies, and the New World screwworm.
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Primaquine is a drug used to treat babesiosis in cats, a condition caused by a blood parasite (Babesia felis). Primaquine has also been used to treat blood parasites in owls and raptor birds. Primaquine is not recommended for use in dogs as they are highly susceptible to its side effects.
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Pruritus is the medical term for itching. Itching and scratching are commonly associated with flea allergy dermatitis (an allergy to flea bites) and other allergic skin diseases. Consult your veterinarian about what tests and treatments can help bring relief.
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Oomycosis (“swamp cancer”) is a waterborne infection of dogs that can affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, skin or internal organs of dogs. It can cause extreme weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, skin lesions, or sudden death. It is more common in southern regions.