VPA-0061
QUESTION
Demodectic mange can be controlled by?
OPTIONS
(A) Fenbendazole
(B) Ivermectin
(C) Metronidazole
(D) All of the above
ANSWER
(B) Ivermectin
EXPLANATION
Ivermectin has acaricidal activity against Demodex mites and is used in appropriate canine demodicosis treatment protocols, although dosing and formulation must be selected carefully. Fenbendazole and metronidazole are not standard acaricidal treatments for demodectic mange, so the answer is ivermectin.
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