One of the most common ailments of dogs seen in a veterinary practice is ear disease.
Approximately 15% to 20% of all canine patients and approximately 6% to 7% of all feline patients have some kind of ear disease, from mild erythema to severe otitis media. Many clients are unaware of their pets’ otitis, and many pets do not show clinical signs of ear disease until it has become quite severe.
Determining the cause of ear disease is often a difficult task.Examination of the ear canals and tympanic membranes of dogs and cats can be extremely frustrating for the veterinarian presented with a patient suffering from ear disease. Simply manipulating the pinna or inserting the otoscope cone into the painful ear of a dog or cat can cause discomfort to the patient and may result in aggressive behavior toward the examiner. Looking through an otoscope in a patient that is shaking its head to relieve its discomfort gives the examiner a very quick, superficial look, at best. Painful ears prevent thorough examination, so sedation or anesthesia is required for a complete examination.
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- Otitis externa is a common malady, occurring in 15% to 20% of dogs and 5% to 7% of cats seen in veterinary practice.
- Otitis media is a common disease process that often goes unrecognized in most veterinary practices.
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