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