Epidemiological Study of Otodectes cynotis Infestation in Pet Cats in Urban Areas (Case Study in Mataram City)
(Case Study in Mataram City)
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Katty Hendriana Priscilia Riwu(1*)
Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika, Mataram, Indonesia
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0395-2296
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Maratun Islamiah(2)
Undergraduate Program in Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika, Mataram, Indonesia
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Akhmad Sukri(3)
Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Applied Sciences, Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika, Mataram, Indonesia
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1588-8028
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Erprinanda Galuh Berliana(4)
Department of Veterinary Reproduction, Veterinary Medicine Study Program, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika
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Soca Karina(5)
Department of Veterinary Clinic, Veterinary Medicine Study Program, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika
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Alifianita Anake Yansri(6)
Department of Veterinary Clinic, Veterinary Medicine Study Program, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika
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Freshindy Marissa Wibisono(7)
Department of Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Medicine Study Program, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika
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Sesa Puput Febriyanti(8)
Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology, Veterinary Medicine Study Program, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika
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Laily 'Ulya Nurul 'Ilmi(9)
Department of Veterinary Reproduction, Veterinary Medicine Study Program, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7269-0755
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Aprinda Ratna Lovela(10)
Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine Study Program, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika
(*) Corresponding Author
Keywords:
Keywords: Otodectes cynotis, cats, prevalence, ear mite, Mataram City
Abstract
Otodectes cynotis is a parasitic mite frequently identified in the external ear canal of cats, where it causes otitis externa and severe pruritus. Environmental conditions, hygiene standards, and animal management practices influence the prevalence of this mite. The present study aimed to assess the detection rate and prevalence of O. cynotis infestation in cats presented to veterinary clinics in Mataram City, West Nusa Tenggara. A total of 63 cats from three clinics (A, B, and C) were examined between November and December 2024. Earwax samples were processed using the native method with a 10% KOH solution at the Parasitology and Microbiology Laboratory, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mandalika University of Education. Microscopic examinations at 10× and 40× magnifications were conducted to identify O. cynotis based on morphological characteristics. Among the 63 cats examined, 22 (34.92%) were found to be infested. The prevalence rates were 40.74% at Clinic A, 29.17% at Clinic B, and 33.33% at Clinic C. These results demonstrate a moderate to high prevalence of O. cynotis among cats in Mataram City. Routine ear examinations, enhanced hygiene practices, and regular antiparasitic treatments are recommended to reduce infestation rates and improve feline ear health.
Keywords: Otodectes cynotis, cats, prevalence, ear mite, Mataram City
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Ahaduzzaman, M. (2014). Otodectes cynotis infestation in cats: clinical and pathological observations from Thailand; a case report. Iranian Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases, 4(2), 68–71.
Foster, R. & Smith, M. (2009). Small Animal Dermatology: Otitis externa and parasitic ear infections. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 39(3), 543–555.
Acar, A. & Yipel, M. (2016). Bacterial and fungal infections associated with otitis externa in cats and dogs. Veterinary Microbiology Journal, 2(3), 112–118.
Kartini, A., Susanto, H. & Warsito, S.H. (2017). Bacterial isolates from external otitis cases in domestic cats. Jurnal Ilmu Ternak dan Veteriner, 22(4), 301–308.
Silva, J.T., Ferreira, L.C., Fernandes, M.M., Sousa, L.M., Feitosa, T.F., Braga, F.R. & Vilela, V.L.R. (2020). Prevalence and clinical aspects of Otodectes cynotis infestation in dogs and cats in the semi-arid region of Paraíba, Brazil. Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Parasitology, 29(3), e019220.
Taenzler, J., de Vos, C., Roepke, R.K.A. & Hackeroth, A.R. (2018). Efficacy of fluralaner plus moxidectin (Bravecto® Plus spot-on solution for cats) against Otodectes cynotis infestations in cats. Parasites & Vectors, 11, 595.
Bengi, C. (2017). Epidemiological aspects of Otodectes cynotis infestation in cats. Turkish Journal of Veterinary Parasitology, 41(2), 101–107.
Sweatman, G.K. (1958). On the life history and identity of the ear mite Otodectes cynotis (Hering 1838) of the cat and dog (Acarina: Psoroptidae). Canadian Journal of Zoology, 36(6), 849–861.
Dhingra, N. (2008). Otodectes cynotis infestation in companion animals: clinical implications and zoonotic potential. Indian Journal of Veterinary Parasitology, 22(1), 45–49.
Daniel, W.W. & Cross, C.L. (2013). Biostatistics: A Foundation for Analysis in the Health Sciences. 10th ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Hadi, U.K. & Soviana, S. (2010). Ektoparasit: Pengenalan, Identifikasi, dan Pengendaliannya. Bogor: IPB Press.
Taylor, M.A., Coop, R.L. & Wall, R.L. (2015). Veterinary Parasitology. 4th ed. Oxford: Wiley Blackwell.
Iriyanti, L. (2023). Deteksi dan Prevalensi Otodectes cynotis pada Kucing Felis di Pasar Tradisional Kota Mataram. Skripsi. Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan, Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika, Mataram.
Beugnet, F., Bourdeau, P., Chalvet-Monfray, K. & Farkas, R. (2018). Parasites of domestic cats worldwide: prevalence and geographical distribution. Parasite, 25(10), 1–13.
Nardoni, S., Mancianti, F., Papini, R. & Pini, G. (2014). Survey of Otodectes cynotis in cats in central Italy and correlation with age, sex, and breed. Parasitology Research, 113(10), 3645–3648.
Silva, J.T. et al. (2020). Prevalence and clinical aspects of Otodectes cynotis infestation in dogs and cats in the semi-arid region of Paraíba, Brazil. Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Parasitology, 29(3), e019220.
Farkas, R., Germann, T. & Szeidemann, Z. (2007). Assessment of Otodectes cynotis infestation and efficacy of imidacloprid plus moxidectin combination in Hungarian shelter cats. Parasitology Research, 101, 35–44.
Fanelli, A., Iborra, A., González, M. & Pérez, J. (2020). Ectoparasite prevalence in urban and peri-urban cats in Murcia, Spain. Parasitology Research, 119(12), 3987–3994.
Perego, R., Proverbio, D., Spada, E., Della Pepa, A. & Ferro, E. (2014). Otodectes cynotis as a cause of otitis externa in stray cats in northern Italy. Veterinary Dermatology, 25(4), 414–e65.
Vilela, V.L.R., Braga, F.R., Sousa, L.M., Fernandes, M.M. & Feitosa, T.F. (2020). Prevalence of Otodectes cynotis infestation in cats and dogs from Brazil’s semi-arid region. Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 29(3), e019220.
Waly, M.I. & Khalaf, A.I. (2013). Factors associated with otitis externa in cats: a clinical and parasitological study. Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 27(2), 75–82.
Sotiraki, S., Koutinas, A. & Papadopoulos, E. (2001). Otodectes cynotis infestation in cats: clinical and parasitological aspects in Greece. Veterinary Parasitology, 96(4), 309–315.
Napitupulu, A. (2011). Kucing: Jenis, Pemeliharaan, dan Perilaku. Jakarta: Penebar Swadaya.
Lefkaditis, M., Koukeri, E. & Mihalca, A. (2009). Epidemiological aspects of Otodectes cynotis
infestation in cats in Northern Greece. Veterinary Parasitology, 163(1–2), 81–85.
Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC). (2019). Otodectic mite guidelines. Available at: https://capcvet.org/guidelines/otodectic-mite.
Foster, R. & Smith, M. (2009). Small Animal Dermatology: Otitis externa and parasitic ear infections. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 39(3), 543–555.
Harwood, R.F. & James, M.T. (1969). Herm’s Medical Entomology. 6th ed. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc.
Wiwanitkit, V. (2011). Otodectes cynotis infestation: zoonotic potential and clinical review. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 1(1), 80–81.
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2026-03-27
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Riwu, K., Islamiah, M., Sukri, A., Berliana, E., Karina, S., Yansri, A., Wibisono, F., Febriyanti, S., Nurul ’Ilmi, L. ’Ulya, & Lovela, A. (2026). Epidemiological Study of Otodectes cynotis Infestation in Pet Cats in Urban Areas (Case Study in Mataram City). Jurnal Veteriner Nusantara, 9(1), 33-41. https://doi.org/10.35508/jvn.v9i1.25781
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