Efficacy of a fluralaner-based ectoparasiticide for the control of otodectic and sarcoptic mange in naturally infested dogs, evaluated in randomized, double-blind clinical studies
The WellPet™ product, a novel ectoparasiticide based on fluralaner, proved to be highly effective in the treatment of both sarcoptic and otodectic mange, with results similar to those of sarolaner, the only isoxazoline, at the time of these trials, registered in Brazil for controlling these mites. The main advantage observed for WellPet™ is the ability to achieve complete cure of sarcoptic mange with a single dose, thereby simplifying disease management. For otodectic mange, both products were highly effective. Further trials must still be conducted to corroborate these initial findings, but in summary, data presented here indicates that WellPet™ is an effective and practical treatment option for sarcoptic and otodectic mange in dogs with a single administration.
Authors
- Gabriel Martins Cruz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3249-8435)
- Breno Cayeiro Cruz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7537-323X)
- Marina Belucci Teixeira
- Igor Renan Honorato Gatto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9335-5983)
- Juliana Aparecida do Carmo Emidio Moreira da Silva
- Monique Michels (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8440-1976)
- Ferdinando Nielsen de Almeida
- Carol Della Nina Pistoni
- Marcus Antonio Martins Buso
Institutions
- Ourofino Saúde Animal (Brazil) (BR)
- Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Parasites & Vectors
- Published
- 2026-02-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07279-3
- Primary Topic
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00