Clinicopathological diagnosis and therapeutic management of sarcoptic mange in a rabbit and cat

Mites cause several skin conditions, such as demodectic, sarcoptic. psoroptic and notoedric mange. This study presents the clinicopathological findings of sarcoptic mange in a rabbit and cat. and its therapeutic management. One non-descript male rabbit and one female cat, housed together in the same premises were presented to the Veterinary Clinical Complex, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. Hisar with a history of alopecia, anorexia, intense itching, erythema, dandruff and whitish dry crust-like lesions on their ears, nose, face, and the areas surrounding the ears and eyes. Microscopic examination of skin scrapings from different sites confirmed sarcoptic mange. They were successfully treated with ivermectin and fipronil spray in intervals of 15 days, along with supportive therapy.