Feline Journal Club - July 2024

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* 1. What is your first name?

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* 2. What is your last name?

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* 3. What is your email address?

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* 4. Which group of diseases or etiologies include the most common causes of feline otitis?

Dermatophytosis, Inflammatory polyps, Cerumen gland cystomatosis

Allergic dermatitis, Dermatophytosis, Otodectes cyanotis

Otodectes cyanotis, Allergic dermatitis, Demodex gatoi

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* 5. Which statement is most correct regarding the feline ear?

Mild to moderate amounts of dark brown ceruminous material can be found in the normal feline ear

Malasezia pachydermatitis is a common cause of feline otitis

Scottish Fold have an increase incidence of otitis

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* 6. Which group includes a rarely indicated component in the diagnostic approach to feline otitis?

History, Physical exam, Otoscopic exam, Cytology

Physical exam, Otoscopic exam, Ear mite preparation, Cytology

Physical exam, Ear mite preparation, Cytology, Culture

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* 7. Which statement about inflammatory aural polyps is most correct?

Inflammatory aural polyps most commonly occur in older cats

Cats with inflammatory aural polyps can initially present with bacterial otitis externa, that may be refractory to treatment

Inflammatory aural polyps originate exclusively from the middle ear

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* 8. What potential complications can be associated with treatment of feline otitis?

Vestibular signs can be observed when a combination of chlorhexidine and cetrimide are instilled into an ear with a ruptured tympanum

Complications are uncommon

Topical medications can cause gastrointestinal upset