Snackisode 5.5: They Mite Also

Lauren and JJ discuss feline demodicosis, a recent scam targeting veterinarians, and a recent human Rabies death in the US. Resources: (1) Rothrock, K., & Tater, K. (2023). Demodectic mange (feline). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com (2) Azaria, H., & Defalque, V. E. (2023). Isoxazalines for treating canine and feline otodectic mange; feline demodicosis, lynxacariasis, lice infestation, and notoedric mange (scabies); demodicosis in hamsters; and sarcoptic and psoroptic manges in rabbits. The Canadian Veterinary Journal, 64(11), 1066-1070. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10581354/ (3) Chuenngam, T., Chermprapai, S. (2024). Successful treatment of non-pruritus, excessive hair shedding and scales in a cat due to Demodex gatoi with fluralaner topical spot-on. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports, 10(1), no page number listed. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/20551169241246866 (4) Beck, L. (2025). Sham veterinarian 'Dr. J' returns. VIN News Service. https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=12458621&f5=1 (5) Kentucky Department for Public Health reports human death from rabies. Statewide News Release, Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Dec 27, 2024. https://www.chfs.ky.gov/News/Documents/Kentucky%20Department%20for%20Public%20Health%20Reports%20Human%20Death%20from%20Rabies.pdf