USO DE ÓLEO OZONIZADO NO TRATAMENTO TÓPICO DE INFESTAÇÃO POR CARRAPATO EM CÃO - RELATO DE CASO

ABSTRACT. Oliveira H.H., Lima J.C., Fernandes A.B., Zangaro R.A. & Moreira L.H. [Ozonated oil uses in topical treatment of tick infestation in dog - Case report.] Uso de oleo ozonizado no tratamento topico de infestacao por carrapato em cao - Relato de caso. Revista Brasileira de Medicina Veterinaria, 36(4):405-408, 2014. Instituto de Engenharia Biomedica, Unicastelo, Parque Tecnologico de Sao Jose dos Campos, Estrada Doutor Altino Bondesan, 500 Distrito Eugenio de Melo, Sao Jose dos Campos, SP 12247- 016, Brasil. E-mail: lhsil@uol.com.br Rhipicephalus sanguineus is a common tick in dogs. Mild skin lesions, irritation and even anemia can be caused by high infestations. A case report describes a treatment where ozonated oil was applied in dogs with tick infestation. A significant improvement of erythemas in the ears and abdomen was observed, as well as in skin lesions. This result confirms the ozone efficiency in bactericidal effect and the improve of healing process therefore that topical application of ozonated oil in dog infested by R. sanguineus has effect acaricide.