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===''Otodectes cynotis''===
−*Causes [[Parasitic skin infections - Pathology#Otodectic mites|otodectic skin infestation]]
−*Commonest mange of dogs and cats in the world
−*Inhabits the inner ear
−*Also found in the fox and the ferret
−*Closed keratinous bars ('''apodemes''') on ventral surface
−*Life cycle takes '''3 weeks'''
−*Feeds on ear debris
−'''Pathogenesis'''
−*The majority of cats harbour the mites, however only a few show symptoms
−**Transmission occurs whilst kittens are suckling
−*Common cause of [[Otitis Externa - Small Animal|otitis externa]] in dogs
−*Brown waxy exudate produced
−*Can lead to secondary infection
−*Clinical signs are apparent
−**Head shaking
−**Ear scratching
−**Aural haematomata
−'''Treatment'''
−*Acaracidal ear drops
−**Massage base of ear to disperse drops after treatment
−*Most treatments need to be repeated in 10-14 days to kill newly hatched mites
−*Selamectin can be used as a spot-on treatment
−**Prolonged duration of action
−*Treat all in-contact animals
−**These may be asymptomatic carriers
[[Psoroptes|''Psoroptes'']]
[[Psoroptes|''Psoroptes'']]
−[[Chorioptes bovis|''Chorioptes bovis'']]
[[Chorioptes bovis|''Chorioptes bovis'']]
+[[Otodectes cynotis|''Otodectes cynotis'']]
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