Publication: Ectoparasiticidal effect of virgin coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil shampoo in dogs
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2008-03
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Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - North La Union Campus
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This study was conducted with the following objectives: (a) to determine the efficacy of VCO shampoo against ectoparasites in dogs; (b) to determine the most effective concentration of VCO shampoo against ectoparasites in dogs; (c) to identify the species of ectoparasites affected by VCO shampoo; and (d) to analyze the cost of
producing VCO shampoo as compared with the commercial ectoparasiticidal dog shampoo.
A total of sixty dogs (30 dogs for ticks, louse and fleas and 30 dogs for mites), regardless of sex, age and breed were used in the study. The experimental dogs were distributed into five treatments and replicated three times with two dogs per replicate using Complete Randomized Design (CRD) for ticks, louse and fleas and Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) for mites. The Treatments were as follows: T0-, negative control (plain shampoo); T0+, positive control (commercial dog shampoo); T1 (60% VCO shampoo); T2 (70% VCO shampoo); T3 (80% VCO shampoo).
Prior to treatment, collection and identification of ectoparasites were done to determine the presence of ticks, fleas and louse. Skin scraping samples were taken to determine the species of mite present, and the mean pre-treatment mite count.
The experimental dogs were observed an hour and 24 hours after the application of VCO shampoo to determine the presence or absence of ticks, fleas and louse. Posttreatment mite count was done every after 2 weeks of application. The data gathered were tabulated using means and percentages. The Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were used to determine the level of significance and the differences among the five treatments respectively.
The result of the study revealed that VCO shampoo is effective against ticks, louse, fleas and mites in dogs. Eighty percent (80%) VCO shampoo is the most effective concentration in eliminating or reducing the ectoparasites in dogs as early as the 6th week of treatment. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) revealed no significant differences among the various VCO shampoo concentrations in eliminating the ectoparasites. Virgin
Coconut Oil shampoo could affect all the species of ticks, fleas, louse and mites in dogs. Virgin Coconut Oil shampoo is more economical compared to commercial dog shampoo against ectoparasites (ticks, louse, fleas and mites) of dogs.
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Pico, M. V. B. (2008). Ectoparasiticidal effect of virgin coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil shampoo in dogs. [Unpublished Undergraduate Thesis]. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial Stae University - North La Union Campus, Sapilang, Bacnotan, La Union. Lakasa ti Sirib, DMMMSU Institutional Repository.