Afoxolaner as a Treatment for a Novel Sarcoptes scabiei Infestation in a Juvenile Potbelly Pig

Afoxolaner as a Treatment for a Novel Sarcoptes scabiei Infestation in a Juvenile Potbelly Pig

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A 2 months old female Vietnamese potbellied pig presented to a veterinary teaching hospital with a referring Kids Sandal complaint of pruritus.A human caretaker of the pig had recently been diagnosed with a Sarcoptes spp.dermatitis.

Microscopic examination of the skin scrape samples and BLAST analysis confirmed the species of the mite as most closely related to Sarcoptes scabiei var.canis (AY493391).The pig was treated 4 Piece Home Office with afoxolaner as previous treatment with ivermectin was not efficacious.

Recheck examinations and follow up revealed the pig to be non-pruritic and resolving.Afoxolaner may be a therapeutic option when treating Sarcoptes spp.infections in companion pigs.