Feline sarcoptic mange in Poland: A case series of three cats

Abstract

BackgroundSarcoptic mange is rare in cats. The main symptoms reported in cases of feline sarcoptic mange include crusty lesions and pruritus, although these may vary in severity among individuals.ObjectivesThis report describes three cats infested with Sarcoptes scabiei, all presenting with pruritus and excoriation.MethodsThe diagnosis was confirmed by microscopic observation of skin scrape samples.ResultsAll three cats were treated successfully using moxidectin and imidacloprid, selamectin and ivermectin, respectively.ConclusionsThe clinical presentation of feline scabies appears to be more variable in cats than in dogs. Infestation with S. scabiei should be considered a differential diagnosis for cats presenting with pruritic inflammatory skin disease.