To
diagnose your dogs ear problem, your veterinarian will first examine the ear canal with an otoscope, checking for foreign bodies, taking note of any abnormalities within the ear, and obtain a sample of the discharge within the ear.
Not exact matches
The
dog was
diagnosed as suffering from
ear infections, with an infected laceration behind one of the
ear flaps, and both
ear canals blocked by growths.
Veterinary treatment typically relies on antibacterial or antifungal eardrops depending on the
diagnosed cause of your
dog's
ear infection and may require several treatments daily.
Most
ear problems in
dogs and cats primarily affect the outer
ear (otitis externa), are relatively easy to
diagnose and treat, and cause mild to moderate clinical signs.
*** Note: Use prescribed veterinary medication on any
diagnosed ear infections to rid your
dog of the fungus or bacteria causing the problem.
This includes core vaccinations (distemper / parvo, bordatella, and rabies, if age appropriate), fecal test and deworming, general exam, spay / neuter (for
dogs 6 months or older), heartworm test (if age appropriate), heartworm and flea / tick prevention, and treatment of any
diagnosed illnesses (heartworms,
ear infections, skin conditions, etc.).
Diagnosing an
ear infection in a
dog isn't difficult.
Your vet has a variety of techniques to
diagnose your
dog's
ear problem.
It is a simple matter to
diagnose whether
dog ear infection medicine is needed.
The vast majority of
dogs with
ear infections have allergies with secondary bacterial and yeast infections, which must be
diagnosed and treated accordingly.
So, if a case is simple and straight forward e.g. a
dog is shaking his head and is
diagnosed and treated for an
ear infection and nothing else, the owner can put «
ear infection» on the claim form, send a copy of the receipt and get a reimbursement that truly reflects what's going on.
The veterinary exam showed a variety of ailments, including hookworms, round worms, flea bites,
ear infections, mammary tumors, rotting teeth, luxating patellas, hernias, scars, long nails, scabby coats, some tails were docked, some puppies were anemic, one
dog had entropion, and one
dog was pregnant and
diagnosed with pyometra, resulting in a uterus full of full - size deceased puppies.
Ear disease is a very common problem in
dogs, and most vets working in practice will
diagnose it on a daily basis.
At Montrose Animal Hospital, we understand your pet's skin problems, and we will work closely with you to
diagnose, treat and monitor any skin,
ear, nail or pad problem your
dog or cat may have.
Veterinarians mostly
diagnose bacterial and yeast
ear infections in
dogs.