BACTERIAL SECONDARY INFECTION DUE TO EAR MITES INFESTATION IN CAT WITH MILD SCABIES

Abstract

Scabiosis is a skin disease that can be caused by Sarcoptes scabiei and Notoedres cati in cats. Another ectoparasite that commonly causes skin problems is Otodectes cynotis which has a predilection for the ear canal. The purpose of this case report is to determine the causes of skin and ear problems in a male domestic cat and the effectiveness of the series of treatments carried out. On physical examination, this 3-year-old cat weighing 5.3 kg appeared to have alopecia and hyperkeratosis lesions on the skin, a habit of shaking his head, and a discharge in one of his ears. With supporting examinations, Sarcoptes scabiei was found from skin scrapings and Otodectes cynotis from otic swabs. The results of cytological examination of ear discharge showed a predominance of cocci bacteria and a small amount of Malassezia sp. The causative therapy given is a spot-on antiparasitic containing Selamectin 60mg/ml 1 tube and ear drops containing 1% Chloramphenicol given 2-3 drops in each ear, twice a day, for five days. Symptomatic therapy in the form of Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg is given 2 times a day, for 5 days. Meanwhile, supportive therapy is done by bathing the cat with sulphur soap once a week after administering the spot-on antiparasitic. Evaluation was carried out on the 14^th day, the case cat showed an improvement in condition as indicated by a reduction in the cat's habit of shaking its head and also skin lesions. Pet owners are advised to regularly clean their cat's ears correctly and regularly give antiparasitic medication to their cat to prevent recurrent infections.