3. OTODECTES CYNOTIS
Was only the ectoparasite in ear canal of
cats in this area.
Otodectes mites live on the surface of the
skin in the ear and external ear canal
Highly contagious
4. SYMPTOMS
Dark, waxy deposits and exudate in the ear canal
Secondary bacterial infections may result in purulent
otitis externa.
Irritation, inflammation, exudation and crust formation
result from the mites
Abrasions and scratches on the back side of the ears
Crusting and scale on the neck, rump and tail
5. METHODS
Identifying the mites within the ear by an otoscope
or in samples of exudate taken from the ear.
6. TREATMENT
Medication designed to eradicate the mites
There are several medications available for the
treatment of ear mites.
The veterinarian will use anti-parasitic medicine.
(ear drops and drops on the neck)
Treatment will take up to 4 weeks.
7. MAINTENANCE CARE
Owners should be shown how to properly clean the
ears.
The frequency of cleaning usually decreases over
time from daily to once or twice weekly as a
preventive maintenance procedure.
The ear canals should be kept dry and well
ventilated.
8. CONCLUSION
Contagious disease
Identifying the mites within the ear by an otoscope
Otodectes cynotis can be cure antibacterial
medicinal products
To prevent the possibility of continued transmission
of ectoparasites from pet animals, practicing
veterinarians should advice pet owners to pay
attentions to and be aware of ectoparasites of
zoonotic importance
