Factors that Predispose the Ear to Otitis Externa
Chapter 7 Factors that Predispose the Ear to Otitis Externa Louis N. Gotthelf, DVM Careful examination of a clean, dry ear canal in a dog or cat with otitis externa…
Diagnostic Imaging of the Ear
Chapter 4 Diagnostic Imaging of the Ear Mauricio Solano, MV, DACVR Selecting the appropriate imaging method, correctly applying the technique selected, and accurately interpreting the examination are the key steps…
Laser Ear Surgery
Chapter 19 Laser Ear Surgery Jeffrey R. Moll, DVM , Peter H. Eeg, B.Sc, DVM , Noel Berger, DVM, MS Common ear ailments of dogs and cats can be seen…
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%…
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…
