During this interview with dvm360, ahead of his upcoming lectures at the 2026 Veterinary Meeting and Expo, Darin Dell, DVM, ...

Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD, shares insights on treating canine otitis externa, plus the importance of ear smears over cultures.

The etiology of otitis externa is probably as varied as the treatments that have been recommended. With the present adequate antibacterial and anti-fungal agents the anti-infectious approach has about ...

Reviews of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 6, Supplement 3. Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Biology, Immunology, and Therapy: A Cefsulodin Symposium (Sep. - Oct., 1984), pp. S698-S704 (7 pages) Thirteen patients ...

Invasive external otitis occurs almost exclusively in patients with longstanding diabetes. Except for occasional cases, the etiologic agent has been Pseudomonas aeruginosa. We report a case caused by ...

Acute external otitis or otitis externa – more commonly called swimmer’s ear – is an infection that affects the outer ear canal, the section outside your eardrum. It was given the name “swimmer’s ear” ...

Studies show certain topical formulas for canine otitis externa can provide faster pain relief than other topicals. Antiseptic shampoos (e.g., chlorhexidine) can be as effective as systemic ...

A 19-year-old college student presented to the university health clinic with a 3-day history of pain and whitish drainage from his left ear. He had gone swimming before the onset of symptoms, and ...

As the summer vacation season begins in earnest, many people enjoy water activities. However, during the vacation season, the number of patients visiting otolaryngology clinics due to ear pain after ...