Using ectoparasiticides in cats and dogs

Molecular detection of Rickettsia felis in fleas and ticks collected from dogs and cats of Puebla, Mexico

“…In general, ticks and fleas represent the dominant ectoparasites that exhibit the greatest richness and diversity of species parasitizing these vertebrate hosts (van Duijkeren et al, 2013). Because of their hematophagous habits, they can generate intense itching in the host, which can lead to localized hair loss (alopecia) and secondary bacterial infections derived from licking (Rendle et al, 2021). Additionally, the transmission of bacterial and protozoan pathogens constitutes the most important role of these arthropods, highlighting the importance of the genus Rickettsia (Wang et al, 2022).…”