Publications by authors named "Cara Bocon"
Article Synopsis
- A study in west central Florida evaluated the effectiveness of two flea control products, lotilaner (Credelio) and spinosad (Comfortis), on client-owned dogs to establish baseline efficacy and detect any future resistance.
- Forty-four households were randomized to receive either treatment, and various assessments were conducted at multiple time points to measure flea counts and dermatological symptoms.
- Results showed both products significantly reduced flea counts (over 99% reduction at Week 1) and improved skin condition scores, with lotilaner demonstrating lower flea counts than spinosad at Week 4.
Article Synopsis
- A study in west central Florida evaluated the effectiveness of two flea control products, lotilaner (Credelio®) and spinosad (Comfortis®), on client-owned dogs to track and compare flea infestations and related dermatological signs over time.*
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- The study involved 44 households where dogs were randomized to receive either product, with flea counts and skin condition assessments conducted at multiple time points, revealing significant reductions in flea populations after treatment.*
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- Both treatments were highly effective, achieving over 99% flea count reduction within a week and maintaining a 100% flea-free status by Week 8, with the lotilaner group showing slightly better results at Week 4.*
Parasit Vectors
July 2018
Article Synopsis
- Fluralaner was found to be more effective than selamectin for controlling flea infestations in cats, achieving a 96.6% reduction in fleas within 7 days compared to 79.4% with selamectin.
- At the end of a 12-week study, 100% of cats treated with fluralaner were flea-free, in contrast to only 38.5% of those treated with selamectin.
- Additionally, 95% of homes with fluralaner-treated cats experienced complete flea eradication, significantly higher than the results observed in homes treated with selamectin.
