IVERMECTIN THERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF NOTOEDRIC MANGE IN CATS

Notoedric mange (Feline Scabies) is rare, highly contagious disease of cats and kittens caused by Notoedres cati, which can opportunistically infest other animals, including humans (Griffin et al., 1993). It is clinically characterized by cutaneous lesions on the ears, face or neck and extreme pruritus (Kwochka, 1987 and Griffin et al., 1993).