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The guideline
Companion Animal Parasite Council, Nasal Mites, at https://capcvet.org/guidelines/mite-canine-nasal/. Retrieved 2026-09-16. Each heading below is the guideline’s own, and the quotation under it is how that section begins. The full section, and the species tabs where the guideline gives them, are on the linked page.
Species
Pneumonyssoides caninum (canine nasal mite) Pneumonyssoides caninum lives in the nasal and paranasal sinuses of the dog. Mites are present most often in the ethmoid and frontal sinuses.
Disease
Although infested dogs may present without clinical signs, sneezing, reverse sneezing, head-shaking, coughing, rhinitis, nasal discharge and impaired sense of smell may accompany infestations. None of these signs are unique to nasal mite.
Prevalence
Prevalences as high as 24% have been reported in some dog populations. Numbers of cases often increase as veterinarians become more skilled at recognizing infestations.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is confirmed by observing mites on the external nares. Mites may be found in mucus or watery secretions from the nose or in mucus sneezed onto the examination table.
Treatment
Milbemycin oxime (0.5-1.0 mg/kg orally once weekly for 3 consecutive weeks) was highly effective. Infested dogs also have been treated successfully with ivermectin (200 μg/kg) and Selamectin (3 X 6-24 mg/kg every 14 days).
Control and Prevention
Selamectin and imidacloprid/moxidectin would likely prevent infestations with these parasites.
Public Health Considerations
No human health hazard appears to be associated with these mites.
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Sources
- capc-mite-canine-nasalCAPC · retrieved 2026-09-16
“Although infested dogs may present without clinical signs, sneezing, reverse sneezing, head-shaking, coughing, rhinitis, nasal discharge and impaired sense of smell may accompany infestations. None” (Disease)
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