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*Also found in the fox and the ferret
 
*Also found in the fox and the ferret
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*Closed chitnious bars ('''apodemes''') on ventral surface
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*Closed keratinous bars ('''apodemes''') on ventral surface
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*3 weel life cycle
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*3 week life cycle
    
*Feeds on ear debris
 
*Feeds on ear debris
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'''Pathogenesis'''
 
'''Pathogenesis'''
 
*Only a few cats show symptoms
 
*Only a few cats show symptoms
**Tranmission occurs whilst kittens are suckling
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**Transmission occurs whilst kittens are suckling
    
*Common cause of '''otitis externa''' in dogs
 
*Common cause of '''otitis externa''' in dogs
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*Can lead to secondary infection
 
*Can lead to secondary infection
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*Clinal signs apparent
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*Clinical signs apparent
 
**Head shaking, ear scratching and aural haematomata
 
**Head shaking, ear scratching and aural haematomata
    
'''Treatment'''
 
'''Treatment'''
*Ear drops
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*Acaracidal ear drops
 
**Massage base of ear to disperse drops after treatment
 
**Massage base of ear to disperse drops after treatment
  
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