Treating the 'eary' canine otitis externaMarch 8, 2023If you work in small animal practice, on any given day you will see an otitis externa case. This is by far one of the most common complaints.
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Brain Teaser: A cocker spaniel needs a total ear canal ablation (TECA)July 29, 2021Test your veterinary knowledge with our monthly Brain Teaser!
Why client compliance makes all the difference when treating OEOctober 7, 2020Canine otitis externa (OE) is one of the most common diseases practitioners encounter. It is defined as inflammation of the ear canal, and involves the pinna and vertical and horizontal canal up to the tympanic membrane.
Elanco divests canine ear treatment in $135-million dealJanuary 6, 2020A major player in the animal health industry has just unloaded its proprietary treatment for canine otitis externa in an all-cash deal, totaling $135 million.
Experts weigh in on ear examsMay 7, 2019Ears. They're the bane of veterinarians and clients alike, not to mention the dogs and cats who must contend with itchy or painful ear conditions caused by environmental and food allergies, bacteria and yeast overgrowth, mites, foreign bodies, trauma, tumors, or polyps. Ear problems can spring from many different sources. That makes it essential to conduct a thorough exam, be familiar with some of the other disorders that can lead to ear problems, and know what to ask owners to bring out clues to the cause. Itch triggers Allergies are probably the number one cause of ear inflammation. Once ears become inflamed, secondary infections caused by overgrowth of normal populations of bacteria or yeast in the ear typically follow. The result is exudate, pain, and worsening inflammation. Young animals in multipet households or hoarding situations may pass ear mites (Otodectes cynotis) back and forth, especially if they aren't on a monthly preventive, are fed a poor diet, or are sick. Demodex canis is another mite that can affect young or old animals who are immune-suppressed. Less commonly, endocrine diseases (e.g. Cushing's or hypothyroidism), as well as certain autoimmune disorders, can cause ear problems. Take hypothyroidism. "Those dogs commonly will have …
Dog found with teeth growing out of earsJune 29, 2016It’s a sight one doesn’t see every day: A dog with what looked like four ears, and teeth growing out of her head. The dog, now named Esmeralda, was a stray and brought into the Oklahoma City (OKC) Animal Welfare in Oklahoma City, Okla.
