We use a digital otoscope to examine pets ears in the exam room to increase the chances of of finding ear infections.  This enables clients to view the internal ears as well.  If an infection is suspected the ears are swabbed and a cytology slide made to determine the type of bacteria or fungus that might be causing the infection.  Very few veterinary practices are equiped with a digital otocscope.

 Treatment Program for difficult ear infections:

     1.) Flush and clean ears while the patient is sedated.  This enables us   

          to clean the horizonal canal and even clean behind the tympanic 

          membrane (ear drum).

      2.) Once the ears are cleaned, the ears are medicated to maximize the   

          treatment potential.  Antibiotics are selected to match the organisms infecting 

          the ear to get the best possible results.

      3.) Antibiotics and rinses are choosed to maximize the effectiveness of

          the treatment. We use the latest antibiotic treatments available to reduce

          the infections as soon as possible

      4.) Ears are rechecked in 2 to 3 weeks to monitor progress until ears

          are normal.

      5.) Some ears require being flushed two times.  Many ear infections are related

          to allergies.  Allergy testing is offered and these allergies can be treated to

          help relieve the ear infections.  Some of these dogs are also hypothyroid and

          and can be tested and treated to help cure this condition.

         Feel free to call Dr. Pettit at the office if you have any questions.

         609 859 8800