Happy New Ear! (Managing Otitis In Dogs and Cats)

Primary care veterinarians frequently encounter otitis externa in both dogs and cats, but successful management of otitis is not always straightforward. The first part of this lecture will review various causes of otitis externa in dogs and cats. The second part will present a recommended diagnostic approach to otitis. The final part of the lecture is designed to help guide the primary care veterinarian through many currently available treatment options, and will touch on identifying common underlying causes.