PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Rizzo, Toni
ED  - Noxon, James O.
TI  - Thorough Ear Cleaning and Control of Infections for Difficult Canine Otitis
DP  - 2014 Oct 01
TA  - MD Conference Express
PG  - 10--11
VI  - 14
IP  - 25
4099  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/25/10.short
4100  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/25/10.full
AB  - Most difficult problems in managing canine otitis are the result of inadequate treatment, chronic inflammation, or failure to identify and control the underlying cause. This article discusses two key concepts are important to appropriate management of otitis. First, appropriate standard-of-care topical therapy must be used and any infections cleared, not just suppressed. Second, long-term maintenance is necessary to prevent recurrence.