KEJADIAN INFESTASI Otodectes cynotis PADA PASIEN KUCING DI KLINIK HEWAN DEPARTEMEN ILMU PENYAKIT DALAM TAHUN 2023
HANA APRILIA, Dr. drh. Slamet Raharjo, M.P.
2024 | Skripsi | KEDOKTERAN HEWAN
The infestation of Otodectes cynotis in
cat’s ear can develop into serious problems such as hearing loss and even nerve
disorders. The purpose of this research is to determine the prevalence of Otodectes
cynotis and to identify the affected cats based on breed, age, and
gender in cat patients. The study was conducted using patient medical record
database sources, which were then grouped, the prevalence was calculated, and
analyzed descriptively. The result showes that the number of cat patients
infested with Otodectes cynotis during 2023 was 332 out of a total of
3.719 cat patients.The highest number of Otodectes cynotis infestation
cases occurred in Desember (16,22%), while the lowest occurred in August
(3,3%). The number of cases in persian (11,55 %), angora (10%), mixed breed
(8,4%), domestic breed (6,68%), and himalayan (5,36%). Cases in cats
under one year of age 9,04%, at one year of age 8,28%, and cats over one year
of age 8,28%. The incidence rate in female cats was 7.85% while in male cats it
was 7.46%. The incidence rate of Otodectes cynotis infestation in 2023
is 8,93%. It is recommended provide
education for pet owners about care management, especially for cats at risk.
Kata Kunci : angka kejadian, kucing, Otodectes cynotis, kotoran telinga/prevalence, cat, Otodectes cynotis, earwax