Otitis Externa Due to Complication of Otodectes Cynotis, Bacteria, and Malassezia sp. Accompanied by Scabiosis in Domestic Cat
October 2023
in “
Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal
”
otitis externa Otodectes cynotis Malassezia sp. Notoedres cati antiparasitic antibiotic antifungal anti-inflammatory Ivermectin diphenhydramine sulfur soap alopecic areas ear infection ear mites yeast infection mange mites parasite treatment antibiotic treatment fungal treatment inflammation treatment Benadryl hair loss areas
TLDR The cat's ear and skin issues improved significantly after 10 days of treatment.
A 2-year-old female domestic cat with otitis externa and scabiosis was treated at Udayana University. The cat exhibited frequent ear scratching and had dark brown cerumen in both ear canals. Diagnostic tests revealed the presence of Otodectes cynotis mites, bacteria, Malassezia sp., and Notoedres cati mites. Treatment included topical antiparasitic, antibiotic, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory medications for otitis, and Ivermectin injections for scabiosis. Symptomatic therapy with diphenhydramine and sulfur soap baths was also administered. After 10 days, the cat showed significant improvement, with reduced scratching, thinning crusts, and regrowth of hair in previously alopecic areas.
