Integumentary (skin, coat, ears)

Otitis externa (ear canal inflammation)

Routine

Also known as: ear infections; ear infection; otitis; recurrent ear problems

Overview

very common in drop-eared breeds (Cocker Spaniel, Basset Hound) and warm, humid climates. Signs: head shaking, scratching, odour. Regular ear cleaning; medication for acute episodes.

Non-prescriptive. This entry deliberately does NOT name specific drugs, doses, routes, or durations. Treatment decisions rest with a licensed veterinarian who has examined your dog and considered its history.
Draft — vet review pending. This entry has not yet been signed off by a registered veterinarian.

Predisposed breeds

American Cocker Spaniel — a Sporting (AKC); Gun Dog / FCI Group 8 (flushing spaniel) breed

American Cocker Spaniel

United States; smallest of the sporting spaniels
American English Coonhound — a Hound (AKC); FCI Group 6 (not FCI-recognised) breed

American English Coonhound

United States; from English foxhounds brought by c
American Water Spaniel — a Sporting (AKC); Gun Dog / water spaniel breed

American Water Spaniel

United States (Wisconsin); versatile water and upl
Ariegeois — a Hound (rare); FCI Group 6 breed

Ariegeois

France (Ariege); light pack hound for hare
Barbet — a Sporting (AKC); Gun Dog / FCI Group 8 (water dog) breed

Barbet

France; curly-coated water dog
Basset Artesien Normand — a Hound (rare); FCI Group 6 breed

Basset Artesien Normand

France (Artois and Normandy); short-legged pack an
Basset Bleu de Gascogne — a Hound (rare); FCI Group 6 breed

Basset Bleu de Gascogne

France (Gascony); short-legged version of the Bleu
Basset Fauve de Bretagne — a Hound (AKC FSS); FCI Group 6 breed

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

France (Brittany); short-legged wiry hound for sma
Basset Hound — a Hound (AKC) breed

Basset Hound

France
Beagle — a Hound (AKC) breed

Beagle

England; recognised breed since 1885
Beagle-Harrier — a Hound (rare); FCI Group 6 breed

Beagle-Harrier

France; hound between Beagle and Harrier in size f
Black and Tan Coonhound — a Hound (AKC); FCI Group 6 breed

Black and Tan Coonhound

United States; raccoon and game trailing hound
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