Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ear infections in dogs in Nova Scotia and breed risks
By Perry, Laura R et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2017·Department of Biology (Perry, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Epidemiological study of dogs with otitis externa in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
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Plain-English summary
A study found that about 16% of dogs visiting a veterinary clinic in Cape Breton had ear infections (otitis externa). Breeds with floppy ears were more likely to be affected, and many dogs experienced recurring infections even after treatment with medicated ear drops. In fact, nearly half of the dogs examined had bacteria present in their ears. This highlights the importance of monitoring ear health, especially in certain breeds, and suggests that some dogs may need additional care to manage their ear infections effectively.
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Abstract
From May 2008 to December 2013, 320 cases of otitis externa were diagnosed among 2012 dogs undergoing routine physical examinations at Celtic Creatures Veterinary Clinic, Sydney River, Nova Scotia for a diagnosis frequency of 15.9% [95% confidence interval (CI): 14.3% to 17.6%]. Twenty-four percent of these dogs exhibited 1 or multiple recurrences despite initial treatment with topical antimicrobial/anti-inflammatory solutions. The frequency of diagnosis was significantly higher in breeds with pendulous ears, but was not affected by ear hairiness. There were no seasonal patterns in the frequency of diagnosis. In clinical examination of 60 dogs with otitis externa, bacteria were evident in 47% of infections. Of 10 genera cultured,spp. and diptheroids were most common. In this study, analysis of clinical records provided insights into the local prevalence of otitis externa and the efficacy of treatment in routine clinical situations.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28216686/