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

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

Swimmer's ear, or acute otitis externa (AOE), is an inflammation or infection of the external auditory canal that may or may not include the auricle. [1] It is a common health problem that is seen ...

Canine otitis externa is a prevalent inflammatory condition affecting the external ear canal of dogs. It is a multifactorial disorder where bacterial and fungal pathogens, notably Pseudomonas ...

Many conditions predispose to the development of AOE. Among the most common risk factors is prolonged exposure to water, from swimming or other water-based activities, or through long-term exposure to ...

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” ...

Upon examination, the patient’s external ear canal was found to be inflamed, red, and swollen, and she was subsequently diagnosed with otitis externa. A recently published report describes the case of ...

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 ...

What are the different types of ear infections in children? Ear infections in children are primarily characterized by where they are located in the ear. An outer ear infection, known as otitis externa ...

Considering taking supplements to treat Otitis externa? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of Otitis externa. Follow the links to read common uses, side ...