Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Common causes of chronic ear infections in dogs and cats
By Rosser, Edmund J·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2004·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Causes of otitis externa.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with chronic ear infections (otitis externa) can be a challenging issue for pet owners and veterinarians alike. These infections can be caused by a variety of factors, including allergies, ear mites, or skin conditions. To effectively treat the problem, it's crucial for the vet to take a detailed history and perform thorough examinations to identify the underlying cause. Without addressing these root issues, the ear infections are likely to keep coming back.
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Abstract
Dogs with long-standing, chronic, recurrent otitis externa often represent one of the most frustrating types of problems in daily clinical practice. The important aspect of this discussion is that the clinician may be presented with a patient in which the primary chief complaint is otitis externa but a wide variety of disease processes may be causing the problem, including various combinations of the primary, predisposing, and perpetuating causes as discussed previously. The use of a thorough history and general and dermatologic physical examinations often leads the clinician to establish a systematic approach to identify the specific underlying problems. Until this is accomplished, the recurrent nature of the otitis externa will remain as a persistent problem.
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