#otodectes cynotis

[prosoplecta]

Ear mites! { Otodectes cynotis }

[iheartvmt]

Ear mite party! *dance music*

(Otodectes cynotis)

We're treating the kitty with two months of topical selemectin (Revolution, Revolt).

[ulissequalityshop]

Cani e gatti: gli acari delle orecchie e i rimedi naturali

Sono piccoli che per vederli occorre il microscopio e quando si vedono non sono proprio un bello spettacolo. In effetti ricordano molto dei mostri alieni: sono gli acari delle orecchie, nome scientifico Otodectes cynotis, generano un disturbo nei carnivori di famiglia detto Rogna Otodettica (cfr. Ectoparassiti negli animali da compagnia)

[iheartvmt]

Otodectic Mange (Ear mite infestation) - Common cause of otitis externa - More often seen in cats than dogs - Cause: Otodectes cynotis - Mite is usually found in ear canal but occasionally seen on body - Signs: Head shaking; pruritus of ears (variable, may be severe and lead to self-trauma); ear droop; dark brown cerumen formation (often has “coffee grounds” appearance); suppurative otitis externa with possible perforation of tympanic membrane; secondary bacterial and fungal infections - Diagnosed via direct visualization of the mites using otoscope or by examining a sample of exudate under the microscope. - Highly contagious, so treatment of all in-contact animals is required. - Not zoonotic - Treatment options: topical spot-ons (selamectin, moxidectin), local medications (ivermectin, milbemycin), or oral (fluralanar) - With any therapy, clean ears with appropriate ear cleaner and treat any secondary bacterial or fungal infections