From May 2007 to May 2008 we have examined by otoscopy a total number of 214 cats, aged between 0 and 6 months, brought in for their first veterinary examination to a private veterinary clinic. All cats were of urban origin. In all positive cats we performed a washing of the ear using warm paraffin oil in order to determine intensity of infection. Statistical analysis was performed using the Ch...

BACKGROUND Otodectes cynotis (ear mite) accounts for 50-80% of cases of otitis externa in cats. Various treatment options exist but evidence-based reviews on treatments for this parasite have not been conducted. HYPOTHESIS/OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to systematically review the efficacy of treatments for Otodectes cynotis infestation in cats, to provide recommendations for their...

Selamectin, a novel avermectin compound, is reviewed and discussed for its efficacy against naturally occurring infestations and infections of Ctenocephalides felis, Otodectes cynotis, and Dirofilaria immitis in ferrets; different flea species, Psoroptes cuniculi, Cheyletiella spp, and Leporacarus gibbus in rabbits; different chewing lice, Trixacarus caviae, and Chirodiscoides caviae in guinea ...

An otic suspension containing 0.01% ivermectin (Acarexx; Blue Ridge Pharmaceuticals, Greensboro, NC) controls adult ear mites (Otodectes cynotis), but there are no data published on its efficacy against the eggs of this parasite. Three in vitro trials were conducted to examine the efficacy of this product for prevention of hatching of O. cynotis eggs. Eggs were placed in Petri dishes on 1 ml ag...