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E<\/span>ar infections can be very irritating and painful to our pets! <\/span>They\u2019re<\/span> also especially frustrating because they can draw out for months or years, even with the best treatment. <\/span>That\u2019s<\/span> why <\/span>it\u2019s<\/span> important to have a logical approach<\/span> when dealing with your pet\u2019s ear infection. Keep reading to learn about common causes for your pet\u2019s ear infection<\/span> and how to work with your pet\u2019s veterinary team to best help your pet!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Exudate from otitis externa (ear infection).<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n Ear infections are usually due to an underlying cause. <\/span>To<\/span> prevent recurrences<\/span>, <\/span>it\u2019s<\/span> important to <\/span>identify<\/span> and manage <\/span>the cause<\/span>. <\/span><\/span>M<\/span>ost <\/span>common<\/span>ly, <\/span>ear infections in pets <\/span>are caused by<\/span> an <\/span><\/span>allergy<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/strong> However<\/span>, <\/span>other causes can include:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Since ear infections can be persistent and recurrent, <\/span>it\u2019s<\/span> essential to collaborate with your family veterinarian or dermatologist<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span> Together, <\/span>you\u2019ll<\/span> likely focus<\/span> on the following<\/span> steps:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A still shot of a video-otoscopy ear cleaning with a catheter.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n There are times where <\/span>additional<\/span> diagnostics<\/span> such as <\/span><\/span>CT<\/span> (computed tomography) <\/span><\/span>and <\/span><\/span>video-otoscopy<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is recommended<\/strong>. This procedure requires general anesthesia.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n By knowing what kind of infection is in your pet\u2019s ear, <\/span>providing proper at-home care, and <\/span>maintaining<\/span> regular appointments with your family veterinarian or dermatologist, you can help your pet live a much more comfortable<\/span> life!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If your family veterinarian recommends <\/span>a visit to <\/span>a board-certified veterinary dermatologist, ask <\/span>about<\/span> a referral to Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota! <\/span>Learn more about our <\/span><\/span>Dermatology Service<\/span><\/span><\/strong> here<\/span><\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n More Reading:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Close-up](\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7.png\")
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