Cytology and Histopathology of the Ear in Health and Disease
Chapter 3 Cytology and Histopathology of the Ear in Health and Disease John C. Angus, DVM Cytology Otitis externa is a multifactorial disorder affecting the quality of life of 10%…
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Diseases that Affect the Pinna
Chapter 12 Diseases that Affect the Pinna Geneviève Marignac, DVM Most skin diseases may affect the pinna in dogs and cats, but other parts of the body can also be…
Examination of the External Ear Canal
Chapter 2 Examination of the External Ear Canal Louis N. Gotthelf, DVM One of the most common ailments of dogs seen in a veterinary practice is ear disease. Approximately 15%…
Diagnosis and Treatment of Otitis Media
Chapter 14 Diagnosis and Treatment of Otitis Media Louis N. Gotthelf, DVM Otitis media is a common disease process that often goes unrecognized in most veterinary practices. The fact that…
Failure of Epithelial Migration: Ceruminoliths
Chapter 11 Failure of Epithelial Migration: Ceruminoliths Louis N. Gotthelf, DVM The ear canal requires a clearance mechanism to remove the accumulation of dead cells, trapped foreign debris, and wax….
Healing of the Ruptured Eardrum
Chapter 15 Healing of the Ruptured Eardrum Louis N. Gotthelf, DVM Veterinarians are often faced with the problem of ruptured eardrums. It is difficult to assess the eardrum in a…
Inflammatory Polyps
Chapter 16 Inflammatory Polyps Louis N. Gotthelf, DVM Feline Polyps The feline inflammatory polyp may be the most common non-neoplastic growth found in the ear canal. It is unclear whether…
Anatomy of the Canine and Feline Ear
Chapter 1 Anatomy of the Canine and Feline Ear A. Kumar, DVM, PhD , Margo Ruth Roman-Auerhahn, DVM The basic anatomical components of the dog and cat ear are as…
Microbiology of the Ear of the Dog and Cat
Chapter 9 Microbiology of the Ear of the Dog and Cat Sandra R. Merchant, DVM Otitis Externa Otitis externa is a very common problem in the dog. It is seen…
Otitis Interna and Vestibular Disease
Chapter 18 Otitis Interna and Vestibular Disease Todd W. Axlund, DVM, Dipl ACVIM Otitis interna, or infection of the inner ear, is a relatively common disorder in the dog. It…
