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Feline Otitis Externa in and around Indore, Madhya Pradesh: A Study on Prevalence and Associated Factors
Volume 11| Issue 2 | December 2025
AUTHOR(S)
Pallavi Bhadouria, Nidhi S. Choudhary, H.K. Mehta, Vivek Agrawal, Rakhi Gangil, Mamta Singh, Pawan Maheshwari, R. Dangi

ABSTRACT

Otitis externa is an inflammation of the external ear canal in cats, caused by various factors such as bacteria, fungi, and parasitic agents. A study conducted at the Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry in Mhow, assessed the prevalence of otitis externa in cats. Out of 285 cats examined, 28 were diagnosed with otitis externa. The infection rate was notably higher in kittens (12.25%). Persian breeds had the more prevalence (10.88%) than the domestic short hair cats (7.60%). Among the identified causative agents, parasitic infections were the most prevalent (7.36%), followed by bacterial infections (2.10%) and fungal infections (0.35%). Cats infected with Otodectes cynotis showed increased levels of neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, and total leukocyte counts.

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https://www.doi.org/10.62418/ijvph.11.2.2025.92-95
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Corresponding author’s email ID: drnidhichoudhary2002@gmail.com
Citation: Bhadouria P, Choudhary NS, Mehta HK, Agrawal V, Gangil R, Singh M, Maheshwari P, Dangi R. Feline Otitis Externa in and around Indore, M.P.: A Study on Prevalence and Associated Factors. Indian Journal of Veterinary Public Health. 2025; 11(2): 92-95.
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.62418/ijvph.11.2.2025.92-95