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…
Ceruminous Diseases of the Ear
Chapter 10 Ceruminous Diseases of the Ear Norma White-Weithers, MS, DVM Histopathology of the External Ear Canal The epithelium of the external auditory meatus is composed of components similar to…
Primary Causes of Ear Disease
Chapter 5 Primary Causes of Ear Disease Louis N. Gotthelf, DVM By definition, otitis externa represents a spectrum of inflammatory changes that occur to the external acoustic canal in response…
Perpetuating Factors and Treatment of Otitis Externa
Chapter 8 Perpetuating Factors and Treatment of Otitis Externa Louis N. Gotthelf, DVM Otitis externa is a common malady, occurring in 15% to 20% of dogs and 5% to 7%…
Marketing Ear Service
Chapter 20 Marketing Ear Service Ronald E. Whitford, DVM The veterinary profession is undergoing major changes in the demographics of delivery of some services and products. Today’s pet owner is…
Ototoxicity
Chapter 17 Ototoxicity Louis N. Gotthelf, DVM In human medicine, certain systemic drugs used to treat diseases can have profound negative effects on hearing and balance. Injectable antibiotics, mainly the…
Simple Diagnosis and Treatment of Pruritic Otitis
Chapter 13 Simple Diagnosis and Treatment of Pruritic Otitis Steven A. Melman, VMD Most cases of acute otitis externa are pruritic. The pet is presented to the veterinarian for scratching…
Adverse Food Reactions (AFR)
Chapter 6 Adverse Food Reactions (AFR) Paul Bloom, DVM, DACVD, DAB VP (Canine and Feline Specialty) Background An adverse food reaction, specifically food allergy, is a phenomenon that has been…
