Cats also like humans, they also get sick. Well this is one disease in cats is Ear Infections or Otitis. Here is INFO.
Information
1. Earlobe redness, mild swelling accompanied earwax
2. Ear canal narrowed or closed due to swelling sebagioan
3. Dirt in the ear canal
Many different kinds of conditions and reasons which can cause inflammation of the ear (otitis) in cats. Starting from ear mites (ear committee), bacteria, fungi, cancer, allergies, immune system disorders, wounds, etc..
Generally, the ear is divided into three sections, the outer (external), the middle and in the (internal). Otitis can occur at one or all three parts of the ear. Otitis happens to telingan part in severe and usually fatal, can cause permanent loss of hearing ability.
Otitis is not handled quickly and appropriately can cause inflammation of longstanding / chronic. In some conditions of chronic inflammation can cause growth of polyps. Furthermore these polyps can develop into a tumor / cancer and close the ear canal, resulting in a cat can not hear very well anymore.
Signs / symptoms of clinical otitis
Most cats that have problems with your ears do not look comfortable and often shake / shook his head, scratching the ear or rubbing his ears / head on the wall, or or other objects. From the inner ear fluid might appear dirty and sometimes accompanied by the smell.
Scratches or shake his head sustained in the long term can lead to hematomas on the ear (aural hematoma). Hematoma is a blood clotting or buildup in the ear caused by rupture of blood vessels contained in the ear leaf. Experiencing ear hematoma seen from the signs such as swollen, and feels warm when touched and felt there was accumulation of fluid under the skin of the ear.
Diagnosis of disease
The method used most often and easily is to examine the ear by using a tool called otoskop. With this tool the veterinarian can see the state of the outer and middle ear includes the ear canal.
Other tests may be conducted by taking dirt contained in the ear, and then examined using a microscope. Of these impurities in unknown condition and causes inflammation of the ear.
Otitis can be cured?
With proper diagnosis, cleaning the ears regularly and appropriate treatment and immediately, within two weeks in most cases of ear infections can be cured and returned to normal.
Some cases of otitis caused by allergies, hormonal disorders or immune system, is more difficult to treat and require some time to diagnosed.
If the infection has long-lasting and severe, there is the possibility of cat auditory ability can not be the same again.
Causes of Otitis
so many things that can cause and the heightens the risk of getting otitis, including:
Dirt. Most cases of ear infections in early from his dirty ears. Dirt contained in the ear may come from outside (dust, soil, etc.) or from within the ear itself.
Like humans, cats ear normally produce some sort of liquid waxy brownish yellow (wax), which serves to keep moisture and mikroorganisame conditions inside the ear. This candle is often referred to as cerumen. Excessive buildup of cerumen can be a suitable place for the growth of bacteria or fungi, while also causing discomfort fishing cat scratched / clawed ear. Garukkan This causes a small wound which can then be developed into an infection.
Bacteria & Fungus is one of the main agents causing infections of the ears. Fungus / fungi that normally live in the ear is Malassezia pachydermatis. Because something could happen excessive population of this fungus and lead to otitis.
Ear myths / ear mites. Mites / lice are small frequent cause of otitis in cats is Otedectes cynotis species. Other species of mites can also cause otitis is Sarcoptes, demodex and notoedres.
Allergy. Allergies to pollens, foods or drugs can also cause otitiss. Cat allergies usually show symptoms of other illnesses such as itchy skin, etc.. But it could have allergy symptoms that appear only in the form of otitis only. Hypoallergenic foods can assist in determining and controlling the allergy.
Hormone disruption: the diseases that cause hormone disruption can suppress the immune system. Reduced immune disease causing many easy emerged one of them is an ear infection. Blood tests in the laboratory is sometimes necessary to diagnose otitis caused by hormone disruption.
Tumors / polyps can only grow in the ear or ear canal. Tumors / polyps may arise as a result of prolonged ear infections.
Ear shape of the folded / closed as the race of cats scottish fold increase risk of otitis. Excessive growth of hair in the ears also increases risk of otitis. Therefore, cats with ear shape or length and excessive hair growth on ears, requires more care and attention than other cat
Treatment
Actions taken different treatment depending on the cause otitisnya arriving. Ear drops containing anti-inflammatory antbiotik and can be given if there is a bacterial infection and swelling.
Ear drops containing anti-ectoparasite or class of drug injection avermectin (ivermectin, selamectin, etc.) can be given when caused by ear otitis ekto committee or other parasites. Giving these drugs have to follow the life cycle of the parasite.
For the case of tumors or polyps, needed surgery / surgeries to remove abnormal tissue.
Otitis caused by allergies and hormone disorders require action in a comprehensive and systematic treatment. Often the only treatment is to reduce the effects / illness, since its main cause (allergies or hormonal disorder) are relatively difficult to cure.
Prevention of Ear Infection in cats
Always check the cleanliness of a cat's ears regularly. Clean the cat's ears regularly. Normal ear fluid colored translucent brownish-yellow. When a dark brown or foul-smelling, most likely a cat suffering from otitis.
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