Many owners of cats believe that differentparasites, including ear mites, affect stray and not very well-groomed animals, and for a pet they are not terrible. But it is not so. Of course, they are less exposed to such a danger, but to guarantee its complete absence is impossible. Ear lashes cause a disease in cats, which is called otodectosis. It is difficult to detect this parasite on its own, because its size does not exceed 0.75 mm and you can see it under a microscope or through a magnifying glass with a very large magnification.
In the event that an ear mite is found in cats -treatment should begin immediately. In itself, this disease does not pose a particular danger, but can cause serious complications. The most common of these is otitis and a cat or cat may lose hearing. In some rare cases, inflammation spreads to the brain envelope and meningitis occurs, which often leads to the death of the animal. In case of infection with an ear mite, the cat shakes its head, constantly scratches the ears, which often leads to severe skin damage. The behavior of the animal also changes - it becomes very restless, nervous, sometimes even seizures can be observed. Often, the temperature rises, and lymph nodes thicken, which are located under the jaw. From the ears a liquid is released, which has an unpleasant smell and a dark brown color. If it is not removed, it forms a crust that clogs the ear passage. To clarify the diagnosis you need to take a scraping and conduct a study, because some other diseases have similar symptoms. But even if the ear mite is diagnosed in cats, the doctor should prescribe the treatment. Self-medication can trigger the onset of other diseases.
Start treatment for ear scabies should be withcleaning the ears from the crusts and secretions. Do this carefully so as not to damage the surface. For this purpose, any antiseptic should be used, or vodka at the very least. Then you need to drip drops from the ear mite and massage, without sharp pressure. In some cases, ointments, liniments or powders are prescribed, as well as droplets on the withers. There are also aerosol formulations that are sprayed from a distance of 5 cm not more than 2 seconds. A good effect is given by ivermectin injections. The veterinarian prescribes a medicine for the ear mite, depending on the health of the cat and the neglect of the disease. Currently, the choice of drugs is quite extensive, but still you should listen to the recommendations of a specialist.
The disease is very contagious and spreadsfast enough. If an ear mite is found in cats, treatment should be given to all dogs and fluffy animals in the house, even if they are healthy. Otherwise, the possibility of re-infection increases dramatically. For man these mites do not pose a danger, although he can be their carrier.
In order to fully recover the animal, it is necessaryconduct the entire course of treatment, which usually lasts 21 days, following the recommended frequency and dosage. Ear flasks have their own cycle of development, and premature termination of treatment can lead to the re-emergence of the disease.
Ear mite in cats, whose treatment was startedtimely passes without a trace. Owners should closely monitor the behavior of their pets and when symptoms appear characteristic of otodectosis, contact a veterinarian who can establish a reliable diagnosis. As a preventive measure, it is recommended that your cat's contacts with stray animals be minimized.
