Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Management of otitis externa

R A Rosychuk1

  • 1Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Zinc-responsive dermatosis in dogs: 41 cases and literature review.

Veterinary dermatology·2001
Same author

Clinicopathologic findings, sensitivity to house dust mites and efficacy of milbemycin oxime treatment of dogs with Cheyletiella sp. infestation.

Veterinary dermatology·2001
Same author

Thiopurine methyltransferase in red blood cells of dogs, cats, and horses.

Journal of veterinary internal medicine·2000
Same author

Pharmacokinetics of exogenous corticotropin in normal dogs, hospitalized dogs with non adrenal illness and adrenopathic dogs.

Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics·1998
Same author

The effect of levothyroxine treatment on resting energy expenditure of hypothyroid dogs.

Journal of veterinary internal medicine·1998
Same author

Primary cutaneous coccidioidomycosis and subsequent drug eruption to itraconazole in a dog.

Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1997

Managing canine otitis externa requires understanding its causes and employing diagnostic methods like cytology. Treatment focuses on resolving primary issues, cleaning ears, and addressing secondary infections for successful pet ear health.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Dermatology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Otitis externa is a frequent and challenging veterinary diagnosis.
  • Effective management hinges on identifying primary, predisposing, and perpetuating factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic approach for otitis externa.
  • To detail therapeutic strategies for various causes of otitis externa.

Main Methods:

  • Physical examination, cytologic evaluation, and diagnostic imaging (radiographs, biopsies).
  • Culture and sensitivity testing for bacterial and fungal identification.

Main Results:

  • Diagnosis involves a multi-faceted approach to identify underlying causes.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Treatment strategies are tailored to specific etiologies, including infections, allergies, and anatomical predispositions.

    • Conclusions:

    • Successful otitis externa management requires a thorough diagnostic workup.
    • A comprehensive treatment plan addressing all contributing factors is essential for resolution.