Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Treatment of canine otitis externa using video otoscopy.
- Journal:
- The Journal of veterinary medical science
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Usui, Reiko et al.
- Affiliation:
- Usui Animal Hospital · Japan
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
In a study involving 27 toy poodles and 40 miniature dachshunds, dogs with ear infections (otitis externa) were treated using a special tool called a video otoscope. The veterinarians found a specific area in the ear where a lot of hair and debris had built up, which they cleaned out. After cleaning, the dogs were given antibiotics and antifungal medications to help with the infection. All the dogs recovered well after the treatment. Interestingly, the type of hair in that area varied by breed, with toy poodles having curly hair and miniature dachshunds having straight or flat-lying hair.
Abstract
Otitis externa in 27 toy poodles and 40 miniature dachshunds was treated using a video otoscope. A distinct concavity (external tympanic concavity) was observed at the junction between the ventral part of the external surface of the tympanum and the ear canal to which a considerable amount of hair and debris had adhered. All hair and debris adhering to the external tympanic concavity were removed, and systemic antibiotic and antifungal agents were administered, after which all of the dogs recovered. The pattern of hair growth observed in the external tympanic concavity could be characterized according to the breed of dog. All of the toy poodles presented with curly hairs, while the miniature dachshunds had upright or flat-lying hairs.
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