Otitis

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Otitis externa or infection of the outer ear canal can be caused by yeast, bacteria, fungal and parasitic initiators in dogs and cats. Parasitic infection by ear mites (Otodectes cynotis) is contagious and transmissible through contact and is more commonly seen in younger pets. Bacterial, yeast and fungal infections occur in an ear environment that is conducive to infection i.e. moist, inflamed, lack of airflow or irritated. Ear cytology will differentiate between possible causes and dictate appropriate therapy and medication. Advanced infection can cause severe discomfort, ruptured ear drum, chronic thickening of tissue surrounding the ear canal and initiate possible secondary issues of self-trauma.

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