These measures include drainage of standing water,
environmental treatment for mosquito larvae, and keeping pets indoors during times of the day when mosquito feeding is at its peak.
Not only does continued bitumen sands investment perpetuate an industry which undermines Canada's claim to be serious about Indigenous reconciliation, but giving the industry specially
lax environmental treatment would force other sectors to pick up the slack, if that is even possible given the industry's relentlessly growing pollution.
All in - contact pets should be treated and, in some cases (severe and / or chronic infestation, multiple pets in the household, affected humans in the household),
environmental treatment is recommended.1 Although no veterinary products are labeled for the treatment of Cheyletiella dermatitis, a variety of topical and systemic drugs have been found to be effective.
Oral medication, topical medication, shampoos and / or
environmental treatments may be necessary for external parasites, depending on the diagnosis.
IMPORTANT: Consult with a veterinarian familiar with ferrets regarding the proper topical and
environmental treatments.
However, if the house or yard has an infestation,
environmental treatment will be necessary.
Itrafungol has not been shown to be sporicidal; therefore in order to reduce zoonotic potential, environmental contamination, and to decrease course of the disease, topical and
environmental treatment should also be utilized.
It would be nice to think we could just put a monthly flea product on our pet then forget about it, but
environmental treatment is also important.
«For safety's sake, always consult with a veterinarian familiar with guinea pigs and fur mites before using any topical and
environmental treatments!»
Your veterinarian will prescribe a flea treatment protocol, involving appropriate flea control and
environmental treatments.