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The margay cat inhabits preserved tropical forests. Its geographical distribution extents from the north of Mexico, Central America, Peru, Paraguay, Ecuador and Brazil. We report the therapeutic management and resolution of clinical signs in two margay cats (Leopardus wiedii), who presented skin lesions characterized by areas of alopecia predominantly located on the back, ears, neck and front legs. Microscopic evaluation of skin scrapings revealed the presence of mites identified as Notoedres sp and Sarcoptes sp, as well as the presence of artrospores. Treatment consisted of administration of itraconazole (5 mg/kg PO, 24 h) and ivermectin (300 mcg SC). The animals were transferred to a new enclosure previously treated with iodine and chlorine. After 11 weeks of treatment there was complete remission of lesions, and no recurrence was observed. |
