Eficacia de aceite ozonizado de lavanda como tratamiento en caso de otitis externa en caninos y felinos domésticos atendidos en la clínica veterinaria Faytong.

Abstract

This research aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of ozonized lavender oil as an alternative treatment for otitis in dogs and cats. The study was experimental in nature, with a qualitative and descriptive approach. The sample consisted of 105 patients treated at the Faytong Veterinary Clinic in the city of Babahoyo, selected upon arrival at the consultation when they presented signs and symp-toms associated with otitis. A cytology was performed in the laboratory to verify the causative agent. Subsequently, the treatment was applied to the patients, considering the number of drops and frequency of application per day, accord-ing to the causative agent and the type of otitis based on its duration. Cytology was repeated on days seven, 14, and 21 to determine whether the treatment was effective in resolving otitis. Bacterial otitis was the least frequent (7 cases), while fungal otitis was the most frequent (98 cases). The bacterial cases re-sponded more quickly, achieving 100 % resolution by day 14, whereas fungal cases reached 100 %resolution by day 21. Regarding the clinical presentation by duration, acute otitis resolved within 14 days, while subacute and chronic cases required up to 21 days. These results demonstrate that ozonized laven-der oil is an effective natural alternative for the treatment of otitis in both canine and feline patients.