15 Mar Dermatology: KEY STRATEGIES to Otitis Externa Management
Written by Christina Restrepo, DVM, DACVD Animal Specialty Hospital of Florida, Naples, FL, USA Introduction Otitis externa (OE) is the inflammation of the external ear canal lining, which can also involve the pinna(e). It is one of the most common conditions seen by small animal veterinarians, representing as much as 10 to 20% of canine cases and 2-8% in feline patients.OE results from a combination of factors that alter the physical and microbiological state of the ear canal such that inflammation and infection occur in a somewhat vicious cycle.The underlying cause [ie. predisposing...