Putu Ayu Sisyawati Putriningsih
Laboratory of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Udayana University, Denpasar

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Scabiosis, Otitis Externa, With Toxocariosis and Ancylostomiasis In Local Cat Muhammad Hasby Arrizki Akbar; Putu Ayu Sisyawati Putriningsih; Sri Kayati Widyastuti
Journal of Applied Veterinary Science And Technology Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): April 2025
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/javest.V6.I1.2025.70-75

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Background: Skin diseases caused by ectoparasites are common health issues found in clinical cases involving domestic animals kept as pets. Scabiosis is a skin disease in livestock and companion animals caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei or Notoedres cati mites in the stratum corneum of the skin. Otitis externa is an inflammatory condition in the external ear canal. Toxocariosis is a disease brought on by parasites from the genus Toxocara. Hookworm disease is an infection by hookworms, Ancylostoma sp. Purpose:  To report the management of scabiosis, otitis externa, toxocariosis and ancylostomiasis in local cats. Case: The case animal was a male cat named Chipmunk, aged 3 years, with orange eyes and hair color, 2.4 kg body weight. The cat was examined due to redness on the back of the neck and scratching behavior while eating. Upon physical examination, the cat appeared active and behaved calmly with a scratching habit. The pruritus score was 8/10. The Body Condition Score (BCS) was 3 out of 9. There was alopecia and hyperkeratosis on the face, ears, and neck; crusts on the neck area and scales on the face and neck. The nasal mucosa was moist and the oral mucosa was pale pink. Abdominal palpation revealed a relatively firm consistency. Laboratory examinations conducted included complete blood count (CBC), superficial skin scraping, ear cerumen swab, direct microscopic examination, sedimentation, floatation, and egg per gram for feces. Case Management:  The treatment involved the administration of ivermectin and diphenhydramine injections, drontal, and prescribed medications included chlorpheneramine maleate, multivitamin, and fish oil. Conclusion: Treatment for scabiosis and otitis externa proved effective, as well as toxocariosis and ancylostomiasis clinically.
Management of Chronic Ginggivostomatitis In Local Cats With A History of Recovery From Feline Calici Virus Mar'atul Halim Nafi'ah; Putu Ayu Sisyawati Putriningsih; I Gusti Made Krisna Erawan
Journal of Applied Veterinary Science And Technology Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): April 2025
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/javest.V6.I1.2025.91-95

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Background: Feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS) is a chronic oral inflammatory condition that often affects cats. The cause of this condition is reported to be closely related to the immune system in its pathogenesis and infectious agents such as feline calici virus (FCV) along with bacterial infections. Purpose:  To inform how to diagnose, and provides alternative treatment for patients with FCGS problem. Case: A cat presented for examination due to complaints of mouth scratching, such as food debris being stuck and the cat being very sensitive to touch at the mouth. The case cat was diagnosed with feline calici virus and eventually recovered. Before the case cat's recovery from FCV, the cat was very sensitive to touching its mouth. The case cat appeared generally healthy and active, but there was inflammation throughout the gums, also there was a foul odor. The palatoglossal area looked reddish, swollen, and there were ulcerative lesions. Supporting examinations performed were routine blood tests, oral swab cytology, and confirmation of Ag FCV and feline herpes virus (FHV-1) test kits due to suspicion of recurrence and other viral infections. Cytological swab examination showed neutrophils and blue coccus-shaped gram-positive bacteria, while the results of the Ag FCV and FHV test kits showed negative results. Based on all examination, the case animal was diagnosed with feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS). Case Management:  The therapy given included the administration of amoxicillin-clavulanate acid syrup antibiotics, methylprednisolone as anti-inflammatories, and multivitamin as supportive therapy. Conclusion: Evaluation of the treatment was carried out periodically and on day 21 the lesions found on the palatoglossal and the inflammation had disappeared.