Otitis externa means inflammation of the external part of the ear. Otitis externa is a multi-factorial disease, meaning that many causes and factors can contribute to the disease process. Each of these must be addressed, especially for chronic or recurrent cases of otitis externa.
Causes and factors that may contribute to otitis externa in dogs:
Allergies, bacteria, parasites, yeast, foreign bodies, masses within the ear, moisture in the ear, pendulous ears, narrow ear canals, chronic changes to the ear canal, middle ear disease and ruptured ear drum.
If your pet shows any signs of otitis externa, speak to your local vet clinic about booking a consult.