Image Quiz: Otitis Causes & Treatment

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Otitis is one of the most common reasons for veterinary visits, with 15% to 20% of all canine patients having infections at some point throughout their life.¹ Not only is otitis unpleasant for pets, but managing this condition requires diligence on behalf of both the clinician and the owner. Identifying the causative organism(s), as well as the appropriate treatment method, and evaluating for potential underlying causes are key to successful management. Test your canine otitis diagnostic and treatment knowledge with this quiz.

Images provided courtesy of William Oldenhoff, DVM, DACVD, ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

As with all drugs, side effects may occur. In field studies and post-approval experience the most common side effects reported were vomiting, increased liver enzymes and loss of hearing. Other signs reported were ear discharge, ear irritation and pain, vomiting, head shaking, head tilt, ataxia, vocalization, corneal ulcer, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, nystagmus, tympanic rupture, and facial paralysis.

OSURNIA® should be administered by a veterinary professional. Do not use in dogs with known tympanic perforation or a hypersensitivity to florfenicol, terbinafine or corticosteroids. OSURNIA may cause eye injury and irritation. Wear eye protection when administering OSURNIA and restrain the dog to minimize post-application head shaking. Do not use in cats. Refer to the prescribing information for complete details or visit www.dechra‐us.com.