Mite Induced Otitis in Persian Cats - A Case Report
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Date
2019-04
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Publisher
Indian Veterinary Association, Chennai
Abstract
Three Persian cats raised as pets by private
owner at Chennai with a history of inappetance
and constant head jerking and scratching
of ears was referred by SPCA, Chennai for
diagnosis and treatment. Clinical examination
revealed intense pruritus around the ears, head
shaking, alopecia and coffee coloured cerumen.
Microscopic examination of cerumen revealed
the presence of Otodectes cynotis and the
smears prepared from ear discharges revealed
the presence of Staphylococcus spp. The affected
cats which were treated with ivermectin and
ciprofloxacin showed marked improvement and
the cats became normal and active after seven
days post treatment.
Description
TNV_IVJ_Apr2019_96(04)_60-61
Keywords
Veterinary Science, Cats