Common Ear Diseases in Dogs.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rana, Tanmoy.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (383 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Sharjah : Bentham Science Publishers, 2025.

Summary:

Common Ear Diseases in Dogs: Diagnosis and Management is an essential resource for veterinarians, veterinary students, and researchers focusing on ear health in dogs. This comprehensive guide covers the anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and pathology of canine ears, offering a thorough understanding of ear structure and function. It covers diagnosing, treating, and managing various ear conditions, including otitis externa, otitis media, aural hematomas, traumatic injuries, and more. Chapters explore cutting-edge diagnostic techniques, surgical interventions like ear canal ablation, and pain management strategies, making it a valuable tool for clinical practice. Written by subject matter experts, the book bridges foundational knowledge with advanced clinical applications, helping readers develop expertise in ear disease management. Key Features:- Provides an in-depth understanding of ear anatomy, physiology, and pathology in dogs.- Covers diagnosis, treatment, and management of common ear conditions, including infections, injuries, and neurological issues.- Features practical guides on advanced procedures like laser surgery and ear canal ablation. Readership:Ideal for undergraduate and graduate students, veterinary practitioners, researchers, and academicians.

Contents:

Intro

Title

Copyright

End User License Agreement

Contents

Preface

List of Contributors

Introduction

Apoorva Mishra1,*, Randhir Singh1, Babita Das1 and Shobha Jawre1

INTRODUCTION

ANATOMY OF A DOG'S EAR

Outer Ear (Pinna)

Middle Ear

Inner Ear

COMMON EAR DISEASES IN DOGS

Otitis Externa

Otitis Media

Otitis Interna

Aural/ Ear Hematomas

Ear Tumors

CAUSES OF EAR DISEASES

Primary Factors

Predisposing Factors

Perpetuating Factors

DIAGNOSIS OF EAR DISEASES

Physical Examination

Common Symptoms of Dog Ear Infections

Ear Cytology

Ear Culture and Sensitivity

Imaging

Biopsy

Treatment of Ear Diseases

Medications

Cleaning

Surgery

Lifestyle Adjustments

Long-Term Management

Preventive Measures for Ear Diseases

Regular Cleaning

Regular Veterinary Visits

Allergen Management

Parasite Control

Prompt Treatment

Gentle Handling

CONCLUSION

REFERENCES

Normal Structure and Function of Ears

Jasvinder Singh Sasan1,*, Shalini Suri1 and Kamal Sarma1

EXTERNAL EAR

Auricle

External Acoustic Meatus

Tympanic Membrane

MIDDLE EAR

Tympanic Cavity (Cavum Tympani)

Auditory Ossicles

Auditory Tube (Eustachian Tube)

INNER EAR

Vestibular Labyrinth

SACCULE (SACCULUS) AND UTRICLE (UTRICULUS)

Semicircular Ducts (Ductus Semicirculares)

Cochlear Labyrinth (Pars Auditiva Labyrinthi)

Organ of Corti (Organum Spirale)

CONCLUDING REMARKS

Physiology of Ear and Hearing

Archana Mahapatra1,*, Satish Kumar Pathak1, Prasanta Kumar Koustasa Mishra2 and Thulasiraman Parkunan3

STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS OF THE EAR

PHYSIOLOGY OF HEARING

Function of the Outer Ear in Hearing

Function of the Middle Ear in Hearing

Function of the Inner Ear in Hearing.

Function of Vestibular System in Maintenance of Equilibrium

Microbiology of Ear

Anju Nayak1,*, Vandana Gupta1, Sanjay Shukla1, Ajay Rai1 and Poonam Shakya1

Etiology and Classification of Otitis

Bacterial Etiology of Otitis

Clinical Signs

Relationship between Otitis and Breed of Dogs

Relationship between Otitis and Gender of Dogs

Fungi and Yeast Etiology of Otitis

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Cytology of Ear in Health and Diseases

Sirigireddy Sivajothi1,*, Bhavanam Sudhakara Reddy1 and Dadireddy Narmada Raghavi1

When to Perform the Cytology

Indications of Ear Cytology

Samples Collection and Processing

Results of the Ear Cytology

Inflammatory Cells

Neutrophils

Eosinophils

Lymphocytes

Mast Cells

Parasites

Fungi

Bacteria

Procedure of Clearing of External Ear Canal

Alok Kumar Chaudhary1,*

UNDERSTANDING THE EXTERNAL EAR ANATOMY

Pinna (Auricle)

Ear Canals (External Auditory Meatus)

Vertical Ear Canal

Horizontal Ear Canal

Glands

Hair

Tympanic Membrane (Eardrum)

IMPORTANCE OF EAR CLEANING

Common Etiology and Predisposing Factors Associated with Ear Discharge in Dogs

Bacterial Agents

Dermatophytes

Hypersensitivity

Endocrine Disorders

Foreign Bodies

Autoimmune Disorders

Glandular Disorders

Benign and Malignant Tumors

PREDISPOSING FACTORS

Anatomy

Swimming or Bathing

Poor Ear Cleaning

Previous Ear Infections

Excessive Hair in Ear Canals

Poor Air Circulation

Immunosuppression

Behavioral Factors

Age

Poor Diet

PATHO-PHSIOLOGY OF EAR DISCHARGE IN DOGS

Overproduction

Inadequate Drainage

Allergic Reactions and Inflammation.

CLINICAL SYMPTOMS

Purulent Discharge

Foul Odor

Waxy Discharge

Bloody Discharge

DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH

External Ear Canal Cytology

Diagnostic Imaging of Ear Canal

Otoscopy

Computed tomography (CT)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Radiograph

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

BASIC PRINCIPLE OF EXTERNAL EAR CLEANING

Restraint and Handling

Observation

Manual Cleaning of Ear Canal

Cleaning of Ear Canal by Using Digital Otoscopy

Cleaning of Ear Canal by Suction Pump

Cleaning of Ear Canal by Using Solution or Agents

DEEP EAR CLEANING

PREVENTION

Aural Haematoma and its Clinical Management

Ram Niwas1,*, Dinesh1 and Sandeep Kumar1

SURGICAL ANATOMY

ETIOLOGY

BREED PREDISPOSITION AND OTHER RELATED FACTORS

CLINICAL SIGNS AND DIAGNOSIS

ANESTHETIC CONSIDERATION

TREATMENT PROTOCOLS

Non-surgical Procedure

Surgical Procedure

COMPLICATIONS

Traumatic Injuries and its Clinical Management

Apoorva Mishra1,*, Apra Shahi1, Randhir Singh1 and Diva Dhingra1

Aural Hematoma

Ear Laceration

Foreign Body

Otitis

Frostbite

Broken Ear Cartilage

Tympanic Membrane Rupture

Injury to Ear Tip

Auricular Avulsion Injuries

Fly Bites and Maggot Wounds

Separation of traumatic and annular cartilage

Ear Burn

Dog Bites

Ear Cropping or Ear Trimming or Cosmetic Otoplasty

Insect Bites

Tympanic Bullae Fractures

Vehicular Accidents

Facial Pruritus

Exposure to Allergens

Diseases of Pinna and its Clinical Management

Jigar Raval1, Pranav Anjaria2, Santanu Pal3,* and Tanmoy Rana4

IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING PINNA DISEASES

ANATOMY AND FUNCTION OF THE PINNA IN DOGS

COMMON INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF THE PINNA.

Bacterial Infections

Fungal Infections

Parasitic Infections

Viral Infections

ALLERGIC AND IMMUNOLOGIC DISORDERS OF THE PINNA

TRAUMATIC INJURIES TO THE PINNA

NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND SENSORY DYSFUNCTION OF THE PINNA

BREED-SPECIFIC AND AGE-RELATED PINNA DISEASES

Breed-Specific Pinna Diseases

Age-Related Pinna Diseases

DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES FOR PINNA DISEASES

Clinical Examination

History Taking

Cytology and Culture

Biopsy and Histopathology

Allergy Testing

Endoscopy

Diagnostic Imaging (MRI/CT)

TREATMENT APPROACHES FOR PINNA DISEASES

PREVENTION AND PROGNOSIS OF PINNA DISEASES

Food Allergy and Otitic Pruritus

Abhishek Kalundia1,*

CANINE ADVERSE FOOD REACTIONS - BRIEF

CANINE FOOD ALLERGIC OTITIS - BRIEF

DIAGNOSIS OF FOOD ALLERGIC OTITIS

TREATMENT

PROGNOSIS

Ceruminous Otitis and its Clinical Management

S.K. Maiti1, Shraddha Sinha1,* and Varun Kumar Sarkar2

Principal Elements

Contributing Variables

DIAGNOSIS

Ceruminoliths and its clinical Management

S.K. Maiti1, Varun Kumar Sarkar2 and Shraddha Sinha1,*

Normal Anatomy of Ear Canal in Dog and Cat

Epithelial Migration

CERUMINOLITHS

Causes of Ceruminolith

Obstruction

Failure of Epithelial Migration

Diagnosis

Otic Exam

Sample for Mites

Otic Cytology

Video Otoscopy

Diagnostic Imaging

Management

Ruptured Ear Drums and its Clinical Management

Amitava Roy1 and Tanmoy Rana2,*

HOW TO SPOT A RUPTURED EARDRUM IN THE DOG?

WHAT IS EARDRUM RUPTURE?

Symptoms of Eardrum Rupture in Dogs.

Pain

Discharge

Neurological Signs

Hearing Loss

Visible Symptoms

Common Signs of a Ruptured Eardrum in Dogs

Pain

Otosclerosis of the ear canal

Odour

Hearing loss

Ear discharge

Nystagmus

Stumbling

Head tilt

Drooping face

Causes of Eardrum Rupture in Dogs

What to Know About the Eardrum

Ear Infections

Loud Noises

Trauma

Polyps or Masses

Drastic Changes in Atmospheric Pressure

Foreign Object in the Ear

Diagnosis of Eardrum Rupture in Dogs

Techniques to Assess the Eardrum

Use of a Catheter

Tympanometry

Fluorescein Solution or Diluted Povidone-iodine Solution

Video Otoscope

Positive Contrast Canalography

Treatment of Eardrum Rupture in Dogs

Recovering from a Ruptured Ear Drum

How to Stop the Eardrum in R Dog from Rupturing

Otitis Externa and its Clinical Management

G. Saritha1,*

OTITIS EXTERNA

Epidemiology

Etiology and Pathogenesis

Primary Causes

Secondary Causes

Potential Risk Factors

Pyrexia and Systemic Diseases

Obstructive Ear Diseases

PROGRESSIVE PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES IN EAR CANAL

Essential Diagnostic Procedures

History

Symptomatology

Examination for Mites

Cytological Examination

Otic Inspection

Visual Inspection

Orthotic Cytology

Culture and Sensitivity of Bacteria

Imaging Techniques for Diagnostics

Treatment

Education of the Clients and Follow-Up Visits

Home Care for Ear Maintenance and Prevention

Surgical Management

Otitis Media and its Clinical Management

Nidhi S. Choudhary2,*, H. K. Mehta1, V. Agrawal2, Sumit Gautam1 and Rakesh Dangi1

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

CLINICAL SIGNS

Physical Examination.

Otoscopic Examination.

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OCLC:

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