In this Animal Expert article we will talk about external otitis in dogs, a relatively common disorder that we will probably face as caregivers, otitis is an inflammation of the external ear canal, which may or may not affect the tympanic membrane and may or may not be accompanied by an infection.To cure it it is essential to identify the cause that produces it, because if it is not discovered or not treated directly, it can become chronic.
As we have already said, external otitis is inflammation of the outer ear canal, in its vertical and horizontal section, which can affect the tympanic bubble, symptoms depend on severity and are:
The main causes of external otitis in dogs are
While they are not directly responsible for external otitis in dogs, there are other elements that contribute to the disease getting worse or perpetuated and are:
It is important to know that ear canal hair removal does not prevent the development of ear infections, and may even promote its development.
To diagnose external ear infections in dogs the condition of the tympanic membrane should be evaluated, which is performed by otoscopic examination, the problem is that in extra ear infections suppurativas in dogs, the eardrum will not be visible, so it will be necessary to use cleaning or ear washing, which also allows to exclude the presence of foreign bodies or masses , the appearance of pathological alteration of the duct and also favors the effect of local treatment.General anesthesia is necessary because some materials can pass into the nasopharyne, which could cause aspiration pneumonia.
Treatment, which should always be prescribed by the veterinarian after an otoscopic and cytological examination, if any, aims to control the inflammation of the duct and eliminate infections, if any, for this purpose a local drug is preferred, that is, applied directly to the duct.because in this way, there will be a lower risk of side effects than through systemic treatment, and you will be more concentrated.
Dogs with canal damage or for which topical treatment is not possible are an exception to previous treatment. The veterinarian should check the ear after 7 to 15 days to see if the treatment has been completed. In addition, the root cause must be corrected and predisposing or perpetuating factors.
This article is for informational purposes only, in Animal Expert.com.br we cannot prescribe veterinary treatments or make any type of diagnosis, we suggest that you take your pet to the veterinarian in case of any condition or discomfort.
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