Table 5 Ectoparasiticide compounds used on at least 50 dogs in a survey in Italy, showing the proportion of dogs with ticks
From: A national survey of Ixodidae ticks on privately owned dogs in Italy
Compound | Dogs without ticks | Dogs with ticks | Total no. of dogs | Infestation prevalence (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Deltamethrin | 39 | 25 | 64 | 39.06 |
Fipronil | 117 | 133 | 250 | 53.20 |
Flumethrin - Imidacloprid | 61 | 18 | 79 | 22.78 |
Fluralaner | 137 | 16 | 153 | 10.46 |
Permethrin - Imidacloprid | 69 | 55 | 124 | 44.35 |