Publications by authors named "M Legain"

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  • Otodectes cynotis is a contagious ear mite causing ear infections in ferrets, and this study examines the effectiveness and safety of the medication lotilaner for treating infestations.
  • Eleven ferrets were treated with oral lotilaner, showing significant reduction in mite populations and related symptoms after 28 and 56 days without any reported side effects.
  • Owner satisfaction was high, with a notable improvement in the quality of life for both ferrets and their caregivers, indicating lotilaner is a safe and effective treatment option.
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To evaluate the skin barrier, the (SC) must be isolated and extracted. Currently, skin biopsy is the gold standard method to investigate skin immunology and the presence of biomarkers in dogs. However, a standardized, non-invasive tool to exclusively remove the SC would be of great interest to study healthy and atopic dogs.

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