Ear Infection Update

EAR INFECTION UPDATE

Ear infections are a big problem in dogs.  
This is especially true in Florida, as many ear infections are secondary infections related to allergies.  These infections frequently come back, because the ears have a wax plug that cannot be removed by normal ear flushing.  

At the Animal Hospital of Dunedin, we have been using a special instrument under anesthesia that removes the wax plug. Removing this wax plug helps stop the next ear infection cycle.  

Many times, we find the ear drum is ruptured behind the wax plug.  The ear drum cannot heal without the removal of this irritating plug of nasty wax and debris from the ear canal.  If your pet is having frequent ear infections that keep coming back, the waxy plug deep in the ear canal next to the ear drum may be the problem.  

We can determine if the waxy plug exists with a routine ear examination.  Let’s take a look and find out.  The initial exam is quick, painless, and can be extremely beneficial to your dog.  The results of this procedure, known as Otoendoscopy, are amazing.

Call us at (727) 733-9351 to schedule an exam in order to keep your dog's ears in perfect health.

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