Otitis Externa And Otitis Media In Cats In Assiut: A Retrospective Study Of Presenting Signs, Causes, Diagnosis And Treatment
TLDR Most cats with ear infections recovered after treatment, especially Turkish Angora and Persian breeds.
This retrospective study reviewed 76 cases of feline otitis externa and media at the Small Animal Clinic, Assiut University, from 2007-2011. The most common signs were head shaking, itching, and ear wax (67.11%), with severe inflammation and alopecia around the ear pinna in 21.05% of cases. Turkish Angora and Persian breeds were over-represented. Treatments included ivermectin injections and topical antimicrobial/anti-inflammatory ear drops. 67.11% of treated cases fully recovered, while 32.89% lacked follow-up data. The study emphasized the importance of identifying primary, predisposing, and perpetuating factors, with otoscopic examination as the initial diagnostic step.
