The Derm Vet Podcast
The Derm Vet Podcast
329. The Otitis Grab Bag: Your Questions, Answered
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In this episode, I tackle some of the most common (and challenging) questions surrounding the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of canine otitis externa. From maintenance therapy protocols and cleaning strategies to biofilm management, chronic stenosis, ear cultures, and the role of AI-powered cytology, I share practical insights you can apply in everyday practice.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:25 Itch Inquiry: For maintenance therapy, do you suggest using a combination product weekly as maintenance?
04:30 What is your favorite product as a cleanser when the patient has biofilm?
06:51 How do tackle chronic stenosis?
09:12 What is your favorite maintenance cleaning product?
10:31 When dogs have recurrent otitis, how often do you suggest maintenance cleaning?
12:37 What do you think of the various AI cytology machines?
14:27 What is the usefulness of an ear culture for otitis externa?
16:15 What do you consider for broad spectrum treatment for otitis?
17:40 Besides ear flushing, what other treatments do you use for maintenance?
18:18 Outro